Florida Senate - 2006                      COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
    Bill No. CS for CS for SB 2176
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11  The Committee on Ways and Means (Villalobos) recommended the
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14         Senate Amendment 
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18         (7)  ADVISORY COUNCIL.--The Secretary of Health and the
19  Secretary of Health Care Administration shall each appoint no
20  more than five members having relevant health care operations
21  management, practice, and policy experience to an advisory
22  council to advise the office regarding its responsibilities
23  under this section and ss. 381.0406 and 395.6061. Members must
24  be appointed for 4-year staggered terms and may be reappointed
25  to a second term of office. Members shall serve without
26  compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for per diem
27  and travel expenses as provided in s. 112.061. The department
28  shall provide staff and other administrative assistance
29  reasonably necessary to assist the advisory council in
30  carrying out its duties. The advisory council shall work with
31  stakeholders to develop recommendations that address barriers
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    Florida Senate - 2006                      COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
    Bill No. CS for CS for SB 2176
                        Barcode 114898
 1  and identify options for establishing provider networks in
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 3         (8)  REPORTS.--Beginning January 1, 2007, and annually
 4  thereafter, the Office of Rural Health shall submit a report
 5  to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker
 6  of the House of Representatives summarizing the activities of
 7  the office, including the grants obtained or administered by
 8  the office and the status of rural health networks and rural
 9  hospitals in the state. The report must also include
10  recommendations that address barriers and identify options for
11  establishing provider networks in rural counties.
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