Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SR848

Introduced
3/22/24  
Refer
3/26/24  
Introduced
3/22/24  

Caption

Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals; congratulate

Impact

SR848 sheds light on critical issues within the healthcare system in Georgia, emphasizing the need for improvements in trauma care services. The resolution notes that Georgia ranks third in the nation for uninsured residents, a statistic that places additional pressure on hospitals and impacts their financial stability. By honoring the Georgia Alliance, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by community hospitals, particularly concerning trauma care and overall health policy in the state.

Summary

Senate Resolution 848 commends the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals for its 40th anniversary and recognizes its significant contributions to the healthcare sector in Georgia. Established in 1984, the Georgia Alliance has played a vital role in advocating for community hospitals and health policies that ensure the delivery of essential medical care while supporting healthcare providers. The resolution highlights the importance of maintaining sustainable funding for healthcare services to bolster the state's trauma network, which is under significant stress due to the high number of uninsured residents.

Contention

The resolution implicitly underscores a broader conversation about the adequacy of trauma care facilities in Georgia, where the state possesses only 16 trauma hospitals and a higher-than-average trauma mortality rate compared to the national average. This resolution serves not only to celebrate the achievements of the Georgia Alliance but also to address ongoing issues related to access and quality of care in the state's healthcare system. By acknowledging the need for improvements in these areas, it seeks to foster discussions around necessary reforms and funding solutions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR1641

Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals; 40th year anniversary; recognize

GA SR204

Georgia Vision Alliance; honor

GA SR242

Stephens County Hospital; congratulate

GA HR357

Millican, Seth; Georgia Transportation Alliance; years of service and commitment to advancing transportation policy in Georgia; commend

GA SR695

Hemophilia of Georgia; recognize

GA HR283

Community Health Centers Day; 02/20/25; Georgia Primary Care Association; recognize

GA SR35

Hemophilia of Georgia; commend

GA HR1348

Community Health Centers Day; March 14, 2024; recognize; Georgia Primary Care Association; commend

GA SR71

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; congratulate

GA HR911

Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia Day in the State of Georgia; February 7, 2024; recognize

Similar Bills

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