HB415 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Beech

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Health, diabetes and obesity, Public Health Department required to submit annual action plans to the Legislature, proposed implementation of budget

Description

This bill would require the Alabama Department of Public Health to submit an annual action plan to certain legislative committees addressing the financial impact and reach of diabetes in this state, including a detailed budget blueprint identifying needs, costs, and resources to implement the plan.

This bill would require the department to develop a voluntary protocol for practitioners consisting of clinical quality and control measures for the treatment of patients with diabetes.

This bill would require the Alabama Department of Public Health to submit an annual action plan to certain legislative committees addressing the financial impact and reach of obesity in this state, including a detailed budget blueprint identifying needs, costs, and resources to implement the plan.

This bill would also provide civil and criminal immunity to a physician who participates in the development or implementation of a voluntary protocol.

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Subjects

Health