A bill to revise and extend programs for the delivery of health services.
Omnibus Health Services and Health Services Research Programs Act of 1984 - Title I: Categorical Programs - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for: (1) health services research; and (2) health statistics.
Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services (to be located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health) the Center for Medical Technology Assessment. Directs such Center to assess health care technologies, including whether specific medical technologies should be reimbursable under Federal health programs. Subjects grants or contracts in excess of $50,000 to scientific peer review.
Establishes the National Council on Medical Technology Assessment to serve as an advisory body and to review grant and contract applications. Obligates funds appropriated under this Act for such Council for FY 1985 through 1987.
Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for: (1) childhood immunization; (2) tuberculosis prevention; (3) venereal disease prevention; (4) acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) prevention and information dissemination; (5) migrant health; and (6) community health centers.
Directs the Secretary, through the Centers for Disease Control, to establish a six-month supply of childhood disease vaccines.
Repeals part C (Primary Care Block Grants) of title X of such Act.
Title II: Health Maintenance Organizations - Repeals requirements regarding: (1) health systems agency review; (2) periodic compliance demonstration; (3) funding source limitations; and (4) specified reports.
Makes the existing quarterly State law digest update an annual update.
Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations.
Title IV: Family Planning - Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for: (1) family planning services; (2) training; and (3) information services.
Title V: Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services Block Grant - Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health services.
Requires State mental health authorities to develop arrangements to protect the interests of employees adversely affected by mental health services delivery changes.
Provides that for FY 1986 and 1987 mental health grants shall be distributed as basic grants and population-based incentive grants. Authorizes FY 1985 appropriations for incentive grant application assistance.
Requires a State to develop and submit a comprehensive mental health services delivery plan in order to be eligible for such incentive grants. Sets forth minimum plan requirements. Requires each State to establish a mental health services Advisory Council.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
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