| Abstract: | Section 1923 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 300y-2) requires that if a State does not apply for a Primary Care Block Grant under section 1924 of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 300y-3), or does not qualify for such a grant, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will use those funds not allotted to States participating in the block grant to make grants under section 330 of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 254c) to individual community health centers (CHCs). Section 1923 also requires that the Secretary consult with the chief executive officer of the State and with appropriate local officials before making such grants for community health centers in a State. This notice describes the manner in which the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will fulfill the requirement for consultation. In addition, it solicits comments from local officials regarding CHCs in their areas. |
