Ind. Code ch. 16-46-16.7

in effect

Ind. Code § 16-46-16.7-1 Applicability

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a local health department that is approved to receive additional funding as set forth in IC 16-46-10-2.2. As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.

Ind. Code § 16-46-16.7-2 "Person"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, employer, employer association, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, institution of higher education, health insurance plan, health ministry, or any combination of these. As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.

Ind. Code § 16-46-16.7-3 Contracts and grants for core public health services

Sec. 3. A local health department may: (1) contract with; or (2) establish a grant; for the purpose of providing core public health services by a person to Indiana residents. A local health department that receives additional funding under IC 16-46-10-2.2 that establishes a core public health services grant program shall administer the local health department's own grant program. As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.

Ind. Code § 16-46-16.7-4 Proposal for grant or contract; requirements

Sec. 4. (a) A person seeking a grant or contract under this chapter must submit a proposal to a local health department in the manner prescribed by the local health department. (b) A proposal for a contract or grant under this chapter must include proposed measurable and specific improvement in Indiana in one (1) or more core public health services. (c) A local health department shall consider working collaboratively with another local health department in awarding a contract or grant under this chapter. As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.

Ind. Code § 16-46-16.7-5 Awarding of contract or grant; priorities

Sec. 5. 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. As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.

Ind. Code § 16-46-16.7-6 Report

Sec. 6. A person awarded a contract or grant under this chapter shall report de-identified, aggregate information concerning the implementation of the core public health services contract or grant and metrics concerning the core public health services to the local health department that approved the contract or grant for the core public health services as required by IC 16-20-1-12(e). As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.

Ind. Code § 16-46-16.7-7 Posting of position to the public

Sec. 7. Before a local health department may hire or enter into a contract for the provision or administration of core public health services, the local health department shall post the position or contract to the public for at least thirty (30) days. As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.

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