Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 76.051 — ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF PROGRAM

HS § 76.051Title 2. HEALTH · Part C. PROGRAMS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS AND SERVICES · Ch. 76. FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER PRIMARY CARE ACCESS PROGRAM · Art. B. PRIMARY CARE ACCESS PROGRAM

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(a)A federally qualified health center may establish and operate a primary care access program for the provision of primary care services and benefits directly to the employees of participating employers and their dependents within the service area of the federally qualified health center.

(b)A program operated under this chapter shall, within the service area of the federally qualified health center and to the extent practicable:

(1)reduce the number of individuals who lack access to primary care services;

(2)reduce the cost of primary care services for small business employers and their employees;

(3)promote preventive care and reduce the incidence of preventable health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and low birth weight in infants;

(4)promote efficient and collaborative delivery of primary care services;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 2023.