241*2 - Office of minority health created.
* § 241. Office of minority health created. There is hereby created an office of minority health within the state department of health. Such office shall: 1. Integrate and coordinate selected state health care grant and loan programs established specifically for minority health care providers and residents. As part of this function, the office shall develop a coordinated application process for use by minority providers, municipalities and others in seeking funds and/or technical assistance on pertinent minority health care programs and services. 2. Apply for grants, and accept gifts from private and public sources for research to improve and enhance minority health care services and facilities. The office shall also promote minority health research in universities and colleges. 3. Together with the minority health council, serve as liaison and advocate for the department on minority health matters. This function shall include the provision of staff support to the minority health council and the establishment of appropriate program linkages with related federal, state, and local agencies and programs such as the office of minority health of the public health service, the agricultural extension service and migrant health services. 4. Assist medical schools and state agencies to develop comprehensive programs to improve minority health personnel supply by promoting minority clinical training and curriculum improvement, and disseminating minority health career information to high school and college students. 5. Promote community strategic planning or new or improved health care delivery systems and networks in minority areas. Strategic network planning and development may include such considerations as personnel, capital facilities, reimbursement, primary care, long-term care, acute care, rehabilitative, preventive, and related services on the health continuum. 6. Review the impact of programs, regulations, and health care reimbursement policies on minority health services delivery and access. * NB There are 2 § 241's