HB 2100-S2 - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE)

Creates the office of strategic health resource coordination in the office of the governor. The office shall serve as a coordinating body for public and private efforts to improve quality in health care, promote cost-effectiveness in health care, and plan health facility and health service availability. In addition, the office shall facilitate access to health care data collected by public and private organizations as needed to conduct its planning responsibilities.

Creates the health resource strategy commission consisting of nineteen members appointed by the governor.

Declares that the commission shall develop a statewide health resources strategy. The strategy shall establish statewide health planning policies and goals related to the availability of health care facilities and services, quality of care, and cost of care. The strategy shall identify needs according to geographic regions suitable for comprehensive health planning as designated by the commission.

Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.