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O.C.G.A. § 31-16-1 Findings; declaration of purpose
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(a) It is declared and found that one of the most serious and tragic problems facing the public health and welfare is the death of hundreds of persons in this state every year from chronic renal disease, although the present state of medical arts and technology could return these…
O.C.G.A. § 31-16-2 Establishment of program
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The Department of Public Health shall establish a program for the prevention, control, and treatment of kidney disease which shall include the care of patients suffering from chronic kidney failure who require lifesaving therapy but are unable to pay for such services on a contin…
O.C.G.A. § 31-16-3 Functions of the Kidney Disease Advisory Committee; membership; terms of office; vacancies; compensation and reimbursement of expenses; annual reporting
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(a) The commissioner of public health shall appoint a Kidney Disease Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as KDAC, to advise the department in the administration of this chapter. The KDAC shall recommend priorities and relative budgets for the various purposes of this chap…
O.C.G.A. § 31-16-4 Staff
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The commissioner shall provide staff to carry out administration of this program including, but not limited to, consultant physicians, administrative assistants, and clerical support. History. — Code 1981, § 31-16-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1413, § 1.