§ 16-46-16.7-5 — Awarding of contract or grant; priorities

Indiana § 16-46-16.7-5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 16: HEALTH
• Art. 46: STATE HEALTH GRANTS AND PROGRAMS
• Ch. 16.7: Core Public Health Services Contracts and Grants

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A local health department shall award a
contract or grant under this chapter primarily for the purpose of
improving health outcomes and preventing or reducing the prevalence
of the health issues related to core public health services. In awarding
the contracts or grants, the local health department shall prioritize:
(1) currently operational local health care providing entities,
including hospitals, clinics, physicians, pharmacies, and home
health agencies;
(2) multiple-county initiatives that contract with proven outcomes
based health improvement providers; and
(3) evidence-based practices to achieving desired health
outcomes, including the use of behavioral incentives.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.