The state department shall do the following:
- (1) Develop programs for the prevention, care, and treatment of persons suffering from chronic renal diseases, including dialysis, transplantation, and other medical procedures and techniques which will have a lifesaving effect.
- (2) Set standards for dialysis and other treatment centers within these programs.
- (3) Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment.
- (4) Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from chronic renal diseases for obtaining necessary medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, and technical services, including the rental or purchase of home dialysis equipment.
- (5) Institute an educational program among physicians, hospitals, public health departments, and the public concerning chronic renal diseases, including the dissemination of information.
(6) Adopt necessary rules.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-4-9.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.13.