Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-2-1-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 410-2-1-.02 - Overview Of Chapters

(1) The Alabama State Health Plan is divided into five chapters.

(2) Chapter I, Introduction to Health Planning, provides the Statutory Authority, the Health Planning Structure in Alabama, the Alabama Health Policy Analysis, Data Collection and Publication, and the Overview of the State Health Plan. These sections provide information to the public and to providers about the statutory authority granted to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council ("SHCC"); information on the makeup of the SHCC and its various committees; the methods of Health Policy determinations by the Governor and execution through the SHCC and the Certificate of Need Review Board ("CONRB"); the methods of collection of data utilized by the State Health Planning and Development Agency ("SHPDA") in support of the State Health Plan; and a brief overview of the organization of this Plan.

(3) Chapter II, Health Priorities, provides an identification and summary of the health issues in the state, and reflect the priorities identified by the Governor and/or the SHCC as critical items that should be addressed by various state agencies and/or private entities to improve the overall health of all Alabamians. Where applicable, discussion of certain health priorities may reference other agencies that address those issues. The issues discussed in this Chapter, along with any recommendations provided, are meant to supplement the actions, policies, and initiatives put forward by other state agencies, the Legislature, and the Governor's office, to ensure a common set of priorities and goals are established and reinforced throughout all state health care and regulatory services.

(4) Chapters III, Specialty Services, and IV, Facilities, focus on resources. These chapters identify both existing and needed health care resources. The planning methodologies for such resources are based on economic and social criteria for health care resources allocation. Chapter III focuses on those resources that do not usually require a stand-alone facility to operate, or do not require a physical "bed" in order for services to be provided. Chapter IV focuses on those resources that usually do require a stand-alone facility to operate, or require a physical "bed" for services to be provided. More provider types addressed in these sections have statistical formulas, called "methodologies", which are used to determine need for additional services. Many also define a planning area in which need is to be determined. While the default planning area for a service is the county in which the service is to be provided, some more specialized services will have defined regions, instead of the county, as a planning area.

(5) Chapter V, Alabama Health Statistics and Revision Procedures contains sources for support data and other information pertinent to the State Health Plan. Additionally, sections exist in this chapter which explain the procedures for adjusting or amending the State Health Plan; the methods for updating the methodologies for services utilizing finite needs; the requirements for SHCC compliance with the Open Meetings Act; and the method of notifications in compliance with the Open Meetings Act. A list of the current standing committees of the SHCC, and the State Health Plan responsibilities assigned to each committee is also included in this Chapter.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-2-1-.02

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 03, December 31, 2014, eff. 1/6/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2020, eff. 5/15/2020.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2024, eff. 6/14/2024.

Rule .05 was renumbered .02 per certification published March 31, 2020; effective May 15, 2020.

Author: Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC)

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-21-260(4).