ACR 119: National Health Center Week.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2017-09-21
This measure would proclaim the week of August 13, 2017, to August 19, 2017, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California.
This measure would proclaim the week of August 13, 2017, to August 19, 2017, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California.
This measure would proclaim the week of August 13, 2017, to August 19, 2017, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California.
WHEREAS, Community clinics and health centers are at the core of the nations health care safety net, serving anyone and everyone who walks through their doors, regardless of their ability to pay, and are the medical homes for more than 25 million people in 9,800 rural and urban communities across the nation; and
WHEREAS, According to multiple government, academic, and private studies, community clinics and health centers have proven to be the most cost-effective health care providers in the field, saving nearly $24 billion annually by keeping patients out of costlier health care settings, such as emergency rooms; and
WHEREAS, Community clinics and health centers are private, nonprofit corporations. The majority of their boards of directors, by law, must be their patients and consumers, and their services are funded primarily through public programs, such as Medicaid, federal grants, and state initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Community clinics and health centers in California and throughout the nation have led the movement for a fair and equitable health care system, treating medically underserved populations in medically underserved areas by reaching into the inner city and the most rural and geographically isolated communities; and
WHEREAS, In California, more than 6.2 million low-income families, children, seniors, women, non-English speakers, people of color, and homeless individuals currently receive comprehensive primary care services at nearly 1,200 community clinics and health centers throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, California community clinics and health centers contribute directly and indirectly to more than 58,000 jobs that help to provide a wide range of services to patients, including preventive care, chronic disease management, well child, dental, pharmaceutical, immunization, mental health, substance abuse, breast cancer, nutrition, family planning, and pregnancy-related services, all of which are provided with particular sensitivity to language and cultural competency; and
WHEREAS, Californias community clinics and health centers have the major responsibility of providing health care services to the states most disadvantaged families and individuals, and community health centers are the primary care provider to more than 54 percent of the Medicaid beneficiaries in California who gained coverage under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and more than one-third of Californians are Medicaid beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS, The Medicaid expansion has proven to be one of the most important aspects of the PPACA, providing comprehensive coverage to some of the most chronically ill people who have no other health care options; and
WHEREAS, In many rural communities throughout California, community health centers serve as the only source of medical and wellness care for middle- and working-class families in the region; and
WHEREAS, Californias and the nations community clinics and health centers deserve to be recognized and acknowledged for their valuable services to their communities and the state, their cost-effective delivery of primary health care services to the most vulnerable populations, and their leadership in working for fair and equitable health care reform; and
WHEREAS, National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to recognize Americas health centers, their dedicated staff and board members, and all those responsible for the continued success and growth of the program since its creation over 50 years ago. During National Health Center Week, the legacy of Americas health centers and their vital role in shaping the future of Americas health care system is celebrated; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature joins in proclaiming the week of August 13, 2017, to August 19, 2017, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Community clinics and health centers are at the core of the nations health care safety net, serving anyone and everyone who walks through their doors, regardless of their ability to pay, and are the medical homes for more than 25 million people in 9,800 rural and urban communities across the nation; and
WHEREAS, According to multiple government, academic, and private studies, community clinics and health centers have proven to be the most cost-effective health care providers in the field, saving nearly $24 billion annually by keeping patients out of costlier health care settings, such as emergency rooms; and
WHEREAS, Community clinics and health centers are private, nonprofit corporations. The majority of their boards of directors, by law, must be their patients and consumers, and their services are funded primarily through public programs, such as Medicaid, federal grants, and state initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Community clinics and health centers in California and throughout the nation have led the movement for a fair and equitable health care system, treating medically underserved populations in medically underserved areas by reaching into the inner city and the most rural and geographically isolated communities; and
WHEREAS, In California, more than 6.2 million low-income families, children, seniors, women, non-English speakers, people of color, and homeless individuals currently receive comprehensive primary care services at nearly 1,200 community clinics and health centers throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, California community clinics and health centers contribute directly and indirectly to more than 58,000 jobs that help to provide a wide range of services to patients, including preventive care, chronic disease management, well child, dental, pharmaceutical, immunization, mental health, substance abuse, breast cancer, nutrition, family planning, and pregnancy-related services, all of which are provided with particular sensitivity to language and cultural competency; and
WHEREAS, Californias community clinics and health centers have the major responsibility of providing health care services to the states most disadvantaged families and individuals, and community health centers are the primary care provider to more than 54 percent of the Medicaid beneficiaries in California who gained coverage under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and more than one-third of Californians are Medicaid beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS, The Medicaid expansion has proven to be one of the most important aspects of the PPACA, providing comprehensive coverage to some of the most chronically ill people who have no other health care options; and
WHEREAS, In many rural communities throughout California, community health centers serve as the only source of medical and wellness care for middle- and working-class families in the region; and
WHEREAS, Californias and the nations community clinics and health centers deserve to be recognized and acknowledged for their valuable services to their communities and the state, their cost-effective delivery of primary health care services to the most vulnerable populations, and their leadership in working for fair and equitable health care reform; and
WHEREAS, National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to recognize Americas health centers, their dedicated staff and board members, and all those responsible for the continued success and growth of the program since its creation over 50 years ago. During National Health Center Week, the legacy of Americas health centers and their vital role in shaping the future of Americas health care system is celebrated; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature joins in proclaiming the week of August 13, 2017, to August 19, 2017, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Community clinics and health centers are at the core of the nations health care safety net, serving anyone and everyone who walks through their doors, regardless of their ability to pay, and are the medical homes for more than 25 million people in 9,800 rural and urban communities across the nation; and
WHEREAS, According to multiple government, academic, and private studies, community clinics and health centers have proven to be the most cost-effective health care providers in the field, saving nearly $24 billion annually by keeping patients out of costlier health care settings, such as emergency rooms; and
WHEREAS, Community clinics and health centers are private, nonprofit corporations. The majority of their boards of directors, by law, must be their patients and consumers, and their services are funded primarily through public programs, such as Medicaid, federal grants, and state initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Community clinics and health centers in California and throughout the nation have led the movement for a fair and equitable health care system, treating medically underserved populations in medically underserved areas by reaching into the inner city and the most rural and geographically isolated communities; and
WHEREAS, In California, more than 6.2 million low-income families, children, seniors, women, non-English speakers, people of color, and homeless individuals currently receive comprehensive primary care services at nearly 1,200 community clinics and health centers throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, California community clinics and health centers contribute directly and indirectly to more than 58,000 jobs that help to provide a wide range of services to patients, including preventive care, chronic disease management, well child, dental, pharmaceutical, immunization, mental health, substance abuse, breast cancer, nutrition, family planning, and pregnancy-related services, all of which are provided with particular sensitivity to language and cultural competency; and
WHEREAS, Californias community clinics and health centers have the major responsibility of providing health care services to the states most disadvantaged families and individuals, and community health centers are the primary care provider to more than 54 percent of the Medicaid beneficiaries in California who gained coverage under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and more than one-third of Californians are Medicaid beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS, The Medicaid expansion has proven to be one of the most important aspects of the PPACA, providing comprehensive coverage to some of the most chronically ill people who have no other health care options; and
WHEREAS, In many rural communities throughout California, community health centers serve as the only source of medical and wellness care for middle- and working-class families in the region; and
WHEREAS, Californias and the nations community clinics and health centers deserve to be recognized and acknowledged for their valuable services to their communities and the state, their cost-effective delivery of primary health care services to the most vulnerable populations, and their leadership in working for fair and equitable health care reform; and
WHEREAS, National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to recognize Americas health centers, their dedicated staff and board members, and all those responsible for the continued success and growth of the program since its creation over 50 years ago. During National Health Center Week, the legacy of Americas health centers and their vital role in shaping the future of Americas health care system is celebrated; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature joins in proclaiming the week of August 13, 2017, to August 19, 2017, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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| Sep 21, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 168, Statutes of 2017. |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 11 a.m. |
| Sep 13, 2017 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Adopted and to Assembly. |
| Sep 6, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Sep 1, 2017 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Coauthors revised. |
| Aug 28, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (August 28). |
| Aug 24, 2017 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 22, 2017 | From printer. |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Introduced. To print. |
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| Sep 12, 2017 | Assembly 3rd Reading ACR119 Rubio et al. By Pan | Senate Floor |
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| Aug 28, 2017 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| CaliforniaHealth+ Advocates | ** Support | Sep 6, 2017 |
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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 119
Introduced: 8/21/17
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 8/31/17
SUBJECT: National Health Center Week
SOURCE: CaliforniaHealth+ Advocates
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims the week of August 13, 2017, to August 19, 2017, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Community clinics and health centers are at the core of the nation’s health care safety net, serving anyone and everyone who walks through their doors, regardless of their ability to pay, and are the medical homes for more than 25 million people in 9,800 rural and urban communities across the nation.
- Community clinics and health centers are private, nonprofit corporations. The majority of their boards of directors, by law, must be their patients and consumers, and their services are funded primarily through public programs, such as Medicaid, federal grants, and state initiatives.
- Community clinics and health centers in California and throughout the nation have led the movement for a fair and equitable health care system, treating medically underserved populations in medically underserved areas by reaching into the inner city and the most rural and geographically isolated communities.
- California community clinics and health centers contribute directly and indirectly to more than 58,000 jobs that help to provide a wide range of services to patients, including preventive care, chronic disease management, well child, dental, pharmaceutical, immunization, mental health, substance abuse, breast cancer, nutrition, family planning, and pregnancy-related services, all of which are provided with particular sensitivity to language and cultural competency.
- California’s community clinics and health centers have the major responsibility of providing health care services to the state’s most disadvantaged families and individuals, and community health centers are the primary care provider to more than 54 percent of the Medicaid beneficiaries in California who gained coverage under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and more than one-third of Californians are Medicaid beneficiaries.
- National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to recognize America’s health centers, their dedicated staff and board members, and all those responsible for the continued success and growth of the program since its creation over 50 years ago. During National Health Center Week, the legacy of America’s health centers and their vital role in shaping the future of America’s health care system is celebrated.
This resolution proclaims the week of August 13, 2017, to August 19, 2017, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California.
Related/Prior Legislation
HR 60 (Arambula, 2016) proclaimed the week of August 7 to August 13, 2016, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly.
SR 44 (Pan, 2015) proclaimed the week of August 9 to August 15, 2015, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California. The resolution was adopted by the Senate.
HR 53 (Levine, 2014) proclaimed the week of August 10 to August 16, 2014, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly.
SCR 63 (Hernandez, Resolution Chapter 116, Statutes of 2013) proclaimed the week of August 11 through August 17, 2013, as National Health Center Week.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
CaliforniaHealth+ Advocates (source)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
9/6/17 16:23:09
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:ACR 119
Author:(Rubio)
As Introduced Ver:August 21, 2017
Majority vote
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Rules | 9-0 | Cooley, Cunningham, Brough, Cervantes, Friedman, Grayson, Levine, Nazarian, Salas |
SUMMARY: Proclaims the week of August 13, 2017, to August 19, 2017, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Community clinics and health centers are at the core of the nation's health care safety net, serving anyone and everyone who walks through their doors, regardless of their ability to pay, and are the medical homes for more than 25 million people in 9,800 rural and urban communities across the nation.
- According to multiple government, academic, and private studies, community clinics and health centers have been proven to be the most cost-effective health care providers in the field, saving nearly $24 billion annually by keeping patients out of costlier health care settings, such as emergency rooms.
- In California, more than 6.2 million low-income families, children, seniors, women, non-English speakers, people of color, and homeless individuals currently receive comprehensive primary care services at more than 1,200 community clinics and health centers throughout the state.
- California's community clinics and health centers have the major responsibility of providing health care services to the state's most disadvantaged families and individuals, and community health centers are the primary care provider to more than 54% of the Medicaid beneficiaries in California who gained coverage under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and more than one-third of Californians are Medicaid beneficiaries.
- The Medicaid expansion has proven to be one of the most important aspects of the PPACA, providing comprehensive coverage to some of the most chronically ill people who have no other health care options.
- California's and the nation's community clinics and health centers deserve to be recognized and acknowledged for their valuable services to their communities and the state, their cost-effective delivery of primary health care services to the most vulnerable populations, and their leadership working for fair and equitable health care reform.
- National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to recognize America's health centers, their dedicated staff and board members, and all those responsible for the continued success and growth of the program since its creation over 50 years ago. During National Health Center Week, the legacy of America's health centers and their vital role in shaping the future of America’s health care system is celebrated.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0001479
Date of Hearing: August 28, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Ken Cooley, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 119
Author:(Rubio) – As Introduced Ver:August 21, 2017
SUBJECT: National Health Center Week
SUMMARY: Proclaims the week of August 13, 2017, to August 19, 2017, inclusive, as National Health Center Week in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Community clinics and health centers are at the core of the nation's health care safety net, serving anyone and everyone who walks through their doors, regardless of their ability to pay, and are the medical homes for more than 25 million people in 9,800 rural and urban communities across the nation.
- According to multiple government, academic, and private studies, community clinics and health centers have been proven to be the most cost-effective health care providers in the field, saving nearly $24 billion annually by keeping patients out of costlier health care settings, such as emergency rooms.
- In California, more than 6.2 million low-income families, children, seniors, women, non-English speakers, people of color, and homeless individuals currently receive comprehensive primary care services at more than 1,200 community clinics and health centers throughout the state.
- California’s community clinics and health centers have the major responsibility of providing health care services to the state’s most disadvantaged families and individuals, and community health centers are the primary care provider to more than 54 percent of the Medicaid beneficiaries in California who gained coverage under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and more than one-third of Californians are Medicaid beneficiaries.
- The Medicaid expansion has proven to be one of the most important aspects of the PPACA, providing comprehensive coverage to some of the most chronically ill people who have no other health care options.
- California's and the nation's community clinics and health centers deserve to be recognized and acknowledged for their valuable services to their communities and the state, their cost-effective delivery of primary health care services to the most vulnerable populations, and their leadership working for fair and equitable health care reform.
- National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to recognize America’s health centers, their dedicated staff and board members, and all those responsible for the continued success and growth of the program since its creation over 50 years ago. During National Health Center Week, the legacy of America’s health centers and their vital role in shaping the future of America’s health care system is celebrated.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California Health+ Advocates
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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