In assessing the health needs of Indiana under this chapter, the state department shall consult with and take into consideration the findings and recommendations of public or nonprofit private agencies and organizations that assume any responsibility for regional, metropolitan, or local health planning regarding the health needs for that regional, metropolitan, or local area. The state department may determine the agencies or organizations that best represent the community interests, including interests of the indigent, in advising the state department with regard to the identification of health needs.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.4-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.13.