Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-2-2-.01
Introduction
Effective Jun 14, 2024Effective May 18, 1993. Amended: Filed June 19, 1996; effective July 25, 1996. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 18, 2004; effective November 22, 2004. Amended (SHP Year Only): Filed December 2, 2014; effective January 6, 2015. Repealed and New Rule: Published March 31, 2020; effective May 15, 2020. Repealed and New Rule: Published April 30, 2024; effective June 14, 2024.State Health Planning and Development Agency
(1) This section of the Alabama State Health Plan underscores certain health issues which warrant focused attention. These few issues have been selected for a variety of reasons, including:
- (a) Unusual severity in our state, e.g. infant mortality;
- (b) Special opportunities, e.g. The Medicaid Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) option;
- (c) Problems of access to health care, e.g. the issue of the uninsured and the vulnerability of rural hospitals.
- (2) When resources are limited and needs great, focused attention on the most pressing problems will promote optimal use of any new or additional investments. What follows is a review of the health issues and health concerns, which require priority emphasis in Alabama.
Author: Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC)
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §22-21-260(4).
History: Effective May 18, 1993. Amended: Filed June 19, 1996; effective July 25, 1996. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 18, 2004; effective November 22, 2004. Amended (SHP Year Only): Filed December 2, 2014; effective January 6, 2015. Repealed and New Rule: Published March 31, 2020; effective May 15, 2020. Repealed and New Rule: Published April 30, 2024; effective June 14, 2024.