Geospatial Health Research; Secretaries of Health and Human Resources and Technology to evaluate. (SB549)
Introduced By
Sen. George Barker (D-Alexandria)
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Became Law |
Description
Virginia Network for Geospatial Health Research Authority; created. Creates the Virginia Network for Geospatial Health Research Authority, as a body politic and corporate, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth, to (i) provide for the continuity and expansion of research within both the public and private sectors using geospatial analysis of health and health care relevant data, (ii) develop economies of scale within state health agencies and within public health programs within the Commonwealths universities, (iii) provide geospatial analytical support to other political subdivisions concerned with cost-effective targeting of public health initiatives, and (iv) engage in such other lawful activities as the Board of Directors of the Authority deems reasonable and appropriate. Amends § 2.2-2905 (“Certain officers and employees exempt from chapter.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
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Comments
Technology, Health & Human Services - Geo-spatial Health Research Authority