Bill Summary for H 998 (2017-2018)
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Jun 7 2018
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AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY AND REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS TO CREATE INCENTIVES FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE AND TO ASSIST RURAL HOSPITALS IN BECOMING DESIGNATED AS TEACHING HOSPITALS BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES; TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO ENSURE ITS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM IS TARGETED TO BENEFIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR DENTISTS IN RURAL AREAS; AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY MEDICAID HEALTH OUTCOMES PROGRAMS.Intro. by Lewis, Murphy, White, Hunter.
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Bill summary
House amendment amends the 2nd edition to require the evaluation of the State Health Plan by the Program Evaluation Committee pursuant to Section 4 of the act to include determining the contract options for improving primary care provider (was, primary care physician) quality of life in a rural setting that include a direct primary care type payment model.