§ 31-8-176. Annual Report by the Department
The department shall report annually to the General Assembly on its use of revenues deposited into the segregated account and appropriated to the department pursuant to this article. History. Code 1981, § 31-8-176 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 505, § 1/HB 392.
§ 31-8-198. Annual Report by the Department Summarizing the Efficiency of Access and Treatment Outcomes
Annually, the department shall report to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leaders of each house, and chairpersons of the House Health and Human Services Committee and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, summarizing the efficacy of access and treatment outcomes with respect to providing health […]
§ 31-8-177. Applicability of the Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977
Except where inconsistent with this article, the provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, the “Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977,” shall apply to the department in carrying out the purposes of this article. History. Code 1981, § 31-8-177 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 505, § 1/HB 392.
§ 31-8-199. Department’s Responsibilities Regarding Liability Insurance
The department shall be responsible for and shall pay such amounts as determined by the Department of Administrative Services for insurance premiums for liability coverage for the cost of claims and defense against litigation arising out of health care services delivered pursuant to this article. The department shall be responsible for submitting to the Department […]
§ 31-8-180. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Alzheimer’s disease” or “Alzheimer’s related dementia” means a progressive, degenerative disease or condition that attacks the brain and results in impaired memory, thinking, and behavior. “Care,” “treatment,” and “therapeutic activities” shall not include the sole activity of marketing, selling, manufacturing, or dispensing medication which is approved by the […]
§ 31-8-181. Individuals and Hospitals Excluded From Application of Article
This article shall not apply to the following: An individual licensed to practice medicine under the provisions of Chapter 34 of Title 43, and persons employed by such an individual, provided that any nursing home, personal care home as defined by Code Section 31-6-2, hospice as defined by Code Section 31-7-172, respite care service as […]
§ 31-8-182. Disclosure of Care, Treatment, or Therapeutic Activities Required; Disclosure Form
Any entity, facility, program, or any instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of the state other than those excluded by Code Section 31-8-181 which advertises, markets, or offers to provide specialized care, treatment, or therapeutic activities for one or more persons with a probable diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or Alzheimer’s related dementia shall disclose […]
§ 31-8-183. Areas Covered by Disclosure Requirements
The disclosure required by Code Section 31-8-182 shall explain the specialized care, treatment, or therapeutic activities provided to patients, residents, or participants with Alzheimer’s disease or Alzheimer’s related dementia in each of the following areas: The overall philosophy and mission of the entity, facility, program, or of the instrumentality of the state or of a […]
§ 31-8-184. Failure to Provide Disclosure; Review and Verification of Disclosure Form
Failure to provide disclosure as required by this article shall be considered a violation of Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,” and all public and private remedies available under such part shall be available with regard to a violation of this article. Within […]
§ 31-8-190. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “ ‘Health Share’ Volunteers in Medicine Act.” History. Code 1981, § 31-8-190 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1493, § 1/HB 166.