Section 124400 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 106. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1.
124400
. (a) The Legislature makes the following findings and
declarations:
(1) There is a maldistribution of health services in California
resulting in underserved rural and urban areas and underserved
population groups.
(2) Most rural areas of the state do not have adequate health
services because there are insufficient personnel and facilities to
provide the services. The lack of adequate services has a negative
impact on the health and safety of the public.
(3) In many urban areas of the state there are inadequate health
services for low-income populations. Financial barriers create access
problems. These barriers to health services have a negative impact
on the health and safety of these groups and the public.
(4) Population groups, such as American Indians and seasonal
agricultural and migratory workers, lack access to adequate and
appropriate health services. The lack of adequate services has a
negative impact on the health and safety of these groups and the
public.
(5) State assistance will be needed to assure financial stability
of primary care resources for these specified population groups.
(b) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature that the state
develop an overall strategy to ensure the maintenance of adequate
primary health care resources for special population groups.