Louisiana § RS 40:1217.5 - Services
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1217.5 — Services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1217.5. Services
A. The medical center shall provide kidney health care services directly or through public or private resources to persons determined to be eligible for services authorized by this Part.
B. The medical center may cooperate with other departments, agencies, political subdivisions, and public and private institutions to provide services to eligible persons, to study the public health and welfare needs involved, and to plan, establish, develop, and provide programs or facilities and services that are necessary or desirable, including any that are jointly administered with state agencies.
C. The medical center may conduct research and compile statistics relating to the provision of kidney care services and the need for the services by persons with disabilities.
D. The medical center may contract with schools, hospitals, corporations, agencies, and individuals, including doctors, nurses, and technicians, for training, physical restoration, transportation, and other services necessary to treat and care for persons with kidney disease.
Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 2014, No. 811, §22, eff. June 23, 2014; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.85 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1217.5
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1217.5 cover?
Section RS 40:1217.5 ("Services") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 40:1217.5?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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