§ 40:1217.2 — Finding; statement of purpose

Louisiana § 40:1217.2

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§1217.2. Finding; statement of purpose
A. The legislature finds that one of the most serious and tragic problems facing the
public health and welfare today is the death of hundreds of people in this state each year from
chronic kidney disease when the present state of medical art and technology could return
many of these people to a socially productive life. Many of these people may die due to lack
of personal financial resources to pay for the expensive equipment and care necessary for
survival.
B. The legislature recognizes a responsibility to allow its citizens to remain healthy
without being pauperized and a responsibility to use the resources and organizations of the
state to gather and disseminate information on the prevention and treatment of chronic
kidney disease.
C. The legislature further finds that a comprehensive program to combat chronic
kidney disease must be implemented through the combined and correlated efforts of
individuals, state and local governments, persons in the field of medicine, universities, and
nonprofit organizations. Therefore, it is the purpose of this Part to provide a comprehensive
and coordinated approach to direct the use of resources and care and treatment of chronic
kidney disease.

Legislative History

Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.82 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.