IDPH-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Summary

The bill amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law to rename safety‑net hospitals as community safety‑net hospitals, define the terms, and set up a Health Equity and Access Leadership (HEAL) grant program funded up to $100 million annually. It establishes eligibility criteria, an application process, and transparency and stakeholder‑governance requirements for participating hospitals. The measure aims to improve health‑care access in underserved areas and ensure sustainable funding.

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