Establishes the Rural Health Antitrust Immunity Act to improve healthcare access and quality in rural Alabama.
The Rural Health Antitrust Immunity Act aims to enhance healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural Alabama. It authorizes collaboration among rural healthcare providers, including joint purchasing, shared services, and coordinated staffing. The State Health Planning and Development Agency oversees these activities, issuing certificates that are subject to approval by the Governor. The Act provides limited immunity from state and federal antitrust laws for approved activities, ensuring that collaboration does not violate antitrust regulations.
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