New Jersey § 26:2h-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2h-1.
It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State that hospital and related
health care services and behavioral health care services of the highest quality, of demonstrated need, efficiently provided and accessible at a reasonable cost are of vital concern to the public health. It is further declared that integrating physical and behavioral health care is the
most effective way to improve the health of individuals and the population at large. In order to provide for the protection and promotion of the health of the inhabitants
of the State, the Department of Health shall have the central responsibility for the development and
administration of the State's policy with respect to health planning, hospital and
related health care services and health care facility cost containment programs, behavioral health treatment and prevention programs, and all public and private institutions, whether State, county, municipal, incorporated
or not incorporated, serving principally as residential health care facilities, nursing
or maternity homes , or as facilities for the prevention, diagnosis, care, or treatment of human disease, mental illness, substance use disorder, pain, injury, deformity , or physical condition, shall be subject to the provisions of this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2h-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-1 cover?
Section 26:2h-1 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 26:2h-1?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-1" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 26:2h-1 apply to my situation?
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