Section 23-81-1. – Short title.
§ 23-81-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Rhode Island Coordinated Health Planning Act of 2006.” History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 354, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 462, § 1.
Section 23-81-2. – Legislative findings.
§ 23-81-2. Legislative findings. It is hereby found and declared: (a) The vast majority of Rhode Islanders believe that quality, affordable health care should be available to all in our state; (b) Our current health care crisis affects all facets of Rhode Island’s economy, with a particular burden on small business owners, young people, and […]
Section 23-81-3. – Repealed.
§ 23-81-3. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 354, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 462, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2007, ch. 500, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 512, § 2, effective October 30, 2007.
Section 23-81-3.1. – Establishment of health care planning and accountability advisory council.
§ 23-81-3.1. Establishment of health care planning and accountability advisory council. Contingent upon funding: (a) The health care planning and accountability advisory council shall be appointed by the secretary of the executive office of health and human services and the health insurance commissioner, no later than September 30, 2011, to develop and promote recommendations on […]
Section 23-81-4. – Powers of the health care planning and accountability advisory council.
§ 23-81-4. Powers of the health care planning and accountability advisory council. Powers of the council shall include, but not be limited to the following: (a) The authority to develop and promote studies, advisory opinions and to recommend a unified health plan on the state’s healthcare delivery and financing system, including but not limited to: […]
Section 23-81-5. – Implementation of the council recommendations.
§ 23-81-5. Implementation of the council recommendations. In order to promote effective implementation of the unified health plan, the council shall recommend to the governor, the general assembly, and other state agencies actions that may be taken to promote and ensure implementation of the council’s policy and program guidance. The secretary of the executive office […]
Section 23-81-6. – Funding.
§ 23-81-6. Funding. The executive office of health and human services may provide funding to carry out the requirements of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 500, § 3; P.L. 2007, ch. 512, § 3; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 18; P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 15, § 2.