67th Legislature HJ 50.1
1 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 50
2 INTRODUCED BY A. OLSEN
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4 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
5 MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM; AND
6 REQUIRING THAT FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 68TH LEGISLATURE.
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8 WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the need for all Montanans to have access to
9 health care; and
10 WHEREAS, the public health emergency placed portions of Montana's health care delivery system
11 under stress; and
12 WHEREAS, individuals and entities that provide health care in Montana have gained significant
13 knowledge about the ways in which the health care system was affected by the pandemic.
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15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
16 THE STATE OF MONTANA:
17 That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee or statutory
18 committee, pursuant to section 5-5-217, MCA, to review the knowledge gained and lessons learned about
19 Montana's health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the study investigate best practices for the health care delivery
21 system and ways to implement those practices.
22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the study include input from appropriate stakeholders.
23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all aspects of the study, including presentation and review
24 requirements, be concluded prior to September 15, 2022.
25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final results of the study, including any findings, conclusions,
26 comments, or recommendations of the appropriate committee, be reported to the 68th Legislature.
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