Introduced Version
SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. ____
DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION requesting that the Health
Finance Commission review the prevalence of brain injury, the scope
of brain injury services, and financing for those services in Indiana.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION requesting that the Health
Finance Commission review the prevalence of brain injury, the scope
of brain injury services, and financing for those services in Indiana.
Whereas, There is substantial evidence that brain injury
may be growing in its prevalence;
Whereas, Medical science and life span therapies are
effecting rapid and costly change in the treatment of brain
injury; and
Whereas, The treatment and financing of brain injury is a
growing public concern: Therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly
of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives concurring:
SECTION 1. That the Health Finance Commission is requested to
review and make recommendations regarding the need and the
availability of services for Hoosiers with brain injuries.
SECTION 2. That in developing its findings and recommendations,
the Commission may include in its consideration the following factors:
(1) the prevalence and scope of brain injuries;
(2) the existing and needed infrastructure for treating brain
injuries;
(3) the need for acute, post-acute, and life span services;
(4) the need for brain injury education for health professionals
and the public;
(5) employment issues for persons with brain injuries;
(6) housing and transportation needs of persons with brain
injuries;
(7) current public expenditures associated with the treatment of
persons with brain injuries;
(8) the projected costs should the state expand publicly funded
brain injury services;
(9) the public cost of existing brain injury services;
(10) the impact of brain injury on the state's economy; and
(11) federal programs that may impact the availability and
financing of brain injury services in Indiana.
SECTION 3. That the commission shall issue a final report when
directed to do so by the legislative council.