| SCR 011 | Relating to the creation of the comprehensive patient education and health care cost improvement pilot project |
| Sponsor: | Steelman | |||
| LR Number: | 1938S.01T | Fiscal Note: | 1938-01 | |
| Committee: | Rules, Joint Rules and Resolutions | |||
| Last Action: | 07/11/03 - Signed by Governor | Journal page: | ||
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SCR 11 - This resolution directs the Department of Health
and Senior Services, in conjunction with the Department of
Insurance and any teaching hospital under the control of public
universities in this state, to evaluate the establishment of a
"Comprehensive Patient Education and Healthcare Cost Improvement
Pilot Program". The Pilot Program shall be subject to
appropriations and implemented six months after funding is made
available if the Department has concluded the Program is
beneficial. The Pilot Program will develop and incorporate
educational programs into the preoperative consultation and
informed consent process, including the value of second opinions.
LORIE TOWE