HD37 - Report of the Joint Subcommittee Studying the Feasibility of Preserving a Regional Health Planning Mechanism in the Commonwealth

  • Published: 1984
  • Author: Joint Subcommittee Studying the Feasibility of Preserving a Regional Health Planning Mechanism in the Commonwealth
  • Enabling Authority: House Joint Resolution 45 (Regular Session, 1983)

Executive Summary:
The Joint Subcommittee to Study the Feasibility of Preserving a Regional Health Planning Mechanism in the Commonwealth was established through House Joint Resolution No. 104 during the 1982 Session of the General Assembly. The Subcommittee was charged with studying the preservation of a regional health planning mechanism in anticipation of the reduction or termination of federal funding of the health systems agencies and the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. The Joint Subcommittee was continued by House Joint Resolution No. 45 during the 1983 Session (see Appendix A). The charge to the Subcommittee was broadened by this resolution and included the following goals:

1. To design a detailed system for health planning and regulation tailored to Virginia's unique needs; and

2. To develop a permanent funding mechanism for regional health planning in Virginia.

In accomplishing these goals, the Subcommittee was directed to analyze the systems of other states and evaluate the various proposals received during 1982.

Appointed to serve on the Joint Subcommittee were Delegates Warren G. Stambaugh of Arlington, Chairman; Mary A. Marshall of Arlington; C. Jefferson Stafford of Pearisburg; and Senators Elmon T. Gray of Waverly and Edward M. Holland of Arlington, Vice-Chairman. Citizen members appointed were Thomas R. Bernier, George E. Broman, M.D., Gillium M. Cobbs, James L. Gore, carter T. Melton, Raymond O. Perry, E. Wayne Titmus, and Barbara S. Bolton, R.N.