Title 31 — Title 31
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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. § 31-16-4 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. Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. …
O.C.G.A. § 31-16-5 Duties of commissioner
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The commissioner, with the advice of the KDAC, shall: (1) Develop standards for determining eligibility of patients for care and treatment under this program and set physical and medical standards for the operation of dialysis and kidney transplantation centers. When such centers…
O.C.G.A. § 31-16-6 Right to benefits under other programs
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to exclude patients with kidney disease from the benefits of any program of state or federal aid for which they might otherwise qualify. History. — Code 1933, § 88-3006, enacted by Ga. L. 1972, p. 708, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 31-16-8 Duties of commissioner
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Right to benefits under other programs. Reuse of kidney dialyzer; limitation; authority; failure to comply. Task force on kidney dialysis centers; establishment; membership; meetings; report; abolition [Repealed]. 31-16-1. Findings; declaration of purpose.