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GREATER ANCHORAGE AREA BOROUGH. COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL. Records; 1973-1974. .33 cu. ft. Inventory.
The GAAB Comprehensive Health Planning council was established in 1973 through GAAB Ordinance OR-73-141 to satisfy the requirements of Public Law 89-749, "Partnership for Health Act" of 1972. The mission of this agency was: to prepare a comprehensive plan for the orderly development of health facilities, services, and manpower; to minimize costly duplication of health care services and facilities; to control costs by improving efficiency and to promote preventive health care services; to foster competition to improve consumer choices in the organization, financing, and delivery of health services; to ensure that consumers have a voice in planning and decision-making; to serve as a forum for public discussion of health issues; and to carry out functions specified in federal and state legislation and in the actions of Borough government. The agency consisted of the Office of Comprehensive Health Planning and the Comprehensive Health Planning Advisory Council. It operated as a division of the Mayor's Office. The Advisory Council was composed of 33 citizens who advised the Mayor, Borough Assembly, and the federal and state governments. These individuals were appointed by the Mayor to serve three-year terms, subject to the approval of the Borough Assembly.
The collection is organized in two series. The first contains the files of Dan Meddleton. These papers include copies of various laws and documents which relate to the establishment of the Comprehensive Health Planning Council, including: budget, bylaws, committee lists, resolutions, minutes, and various other materials. Series II is the Dental Health Resource Packet of the CHAC Health Services Committee. This packet is supporting documents for a meeting held in Juneau, Alaska, February 12, 1974. It includes the meeting agenda, current programs and services, and outline of perceived problems, recommendations, objectives, and other information.
This collection was transferred to the Archives & Manuscripts
Department from the Technical Services Department of the UAA Consortium
Library in 1981.