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NE Code § 71-7607 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7607 - Nebraska Medicaid Intergovernmental Trust Fund; created; use; investment.

71-7607.  Nebraska Medicaid Intergovernmental Trust Fund; created; use; investment.(1) The Nebraska Medicaid Intergovernmental Trust Fund is created. The fund shall include revenue received from governmental nursing facilities receiving payments for nursing facility services under the medical assistance program established pursuant to the Medical Assistance Act. The Department of Health and Human Services shall remit such revenue to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund. The department shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to establish procedures for participation by governmental nursing facilities and for the receipt of such revenue under this section. Money from the Nebraska Medicaid Intergovernmental Trust Fund shall be transferred to the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund as provided in section 71-7611.(2) The department may use revenue in the Nebraska Medicaid Intergovernmental Trust Fund to offset any unanticipated reductions in medicaid funds received under this section.(3) Any money in the Nebraska Medicaid Intergovernmental Trust Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1070, § 3;  Laws 2000, LB 1427, § 5;  Laws 2001, LB 541, § 4;  Laws 2001, LB 692, § 15;  Laws 2001, Spec. Sess., LB 3, § 3;  Laws 2003, LB 412, § 5;  Laws 2004, LB 1091, § 5;  Laws 2006, LB 1061, § 10;  Laws 2006, LB 1248, § 79;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 677. Cross References   Medical Assistance Act, see section 68-901.  Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 71-7608 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7608 - Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund; created; use; investment.

71-7608.  Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund; created; use; investment.The Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund is created. The fund shall include any settlement payments or other revenue received by the State of Nebraska in connection with any tobacco-related litigation to which the State of Nebraska is a party. The Department of Health and Human Services shall remit such revenue to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund. Subject to the terms and conditions of such litigation, money from the Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund shall be transferred to the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund as provided in section 71-7611. Any money in the Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1070, § 4;  Laws 1999, LB 324, § 3;  Laws 2000, LB 1427, § 6;  Laws 2000, LB 1436, § 1;  Laws 2001, LB 692, § 16;  Laws 2003, LB 412, § 6;  Laws 2004, LB 1091, § 6;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 678;  Laws 2008, LB606, § 7;  Laws 2008, LB928, § 32;  Laws 2008, LB961, § 4;  Laws 2009, LB316, § 18. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 71-7615 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7615 - Act, how cited.

71-7615.  Act, how cited.Sections 71-7615 to 71-7622 shall be known and may be cited as the Native American Public Health Act.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1070, § 11.
NE Code § 71-7616 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7616 - Legislative findings.

71-7616.  Legislative findings.The Legislature finds that members of Nebraska's federally recognized Native American tribes are not receiving adequate basic public health services, especially in the areas of education and prevention. The leading causes of death among Native American people are largely preventable. Many Native American people suffer from preventable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and alcohol-related fatalities. An alarming number of tribal members engage in health-threatening activities such as smoking, substance abuse, and poor diet. Births to teenaged Native Americans are higher than any other racial group. Unintentional injuries are costing Native American people years of productivity and potential. As a result, the life expectancy among Native Americans is low while the infant mortality rate is high when compared to Nebraska's general population. The problems and future costs associated with a lack of adequate public health services will continue to escalate as seventy percent of tribal members on reservations and in service areas are children.To protect a generation of Native American children and to provide for a safe, healthy future for future generations of Native American people, the Legislature declares that public health infrastructure focusing on health education and preventative health measures for Native Americans must be addressed.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1070, § 12.
NE Code § 71-7617 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7617 - Contracts to provide educational and public health services; Department of Health and Human Services; duties.

71-7617.  Contracts to provide educational and public health services; Department of Health and Human Services; duties.The Department of Health and Human Services shall contract with the health clinics of Nebraska's federally recognized Native American tribes, Indian health organizations, or other public health organizations that have a substantial Native American clientele to provide educational and public health services targeted to Native American populations. The following educational and public health services may be considered by the department for such contracts:(1) Identification and enrollment of children in state and federal programs providing access to health insurance or health care;(2) Efforts to educate children and adults about the health risks associated with smoking and tobacco use, alcohol abuse, and other substances that threaten health and well-being and other activities designed to reduce the rate of substance abuse;(3) Prenatal care education for women and notification of programs that improve prenatal care;(4) Education focusing on proper diet and the importance of physical activity to good health;(5) Blood pressure and cholesterol screenings;(6) Support of efforts to identify children and adults at risk for depression and other mental health conditions and provide mental health counseling to prevent suicide;(7) Parenting classes and the promotion of such programs;(8) Efforts to discourage drinking and driving and to encourage the use of seat belts;(9) Tests and education for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and other sexually transmitted diseases;(10) Tests for pregnancy and referrals to prenatal care when directed;(11) Educational efforts aimed at reducing teen pregnancies and other unintended pregnancies;(12) Case management for pregnant women, children, or adults with special health care needs;(13) Efforts to make health care prevention services more affordable or accessible;(14) Matching funds for state and federal programs designed to address public health needs;(15) Staffing needs for public health services or education including the recruitment and training of Native American providers;(16) Cervical and breast cancer detection services and other prevention components of comprehensive women's health services;(17) Education to prevent and reduce the occurrence of diabetes; and(18) Other prevention or educational activities or programs that address the health, safety, or self-sufficiency of Native American persons.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1070, § 13;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 57;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 680.
NE Code § 71-7618 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7618 - Funding of contracts; priority.

71-7618.  Funding of contracts; priority.During each fiscal year, the Department of Health and Human Services shall contract with the health clinics of Nebraska's federally recognized Native American tribes as approved by the tribal councils, Indian health organizations, or other public health organizations that have a substantial Native American clientele to provide educational and public health services pursuant to section 71-7617. The department shall fund all eligible contracts until the appropriation to this program is depleted, but shall give priority to contracts which meet the following criteria:(1) Programs or activities that directly impact the health and well-being of children;(2) Programs or activities which serve the greater number of people over the longest period of time;(3) Programs or activities that are part of a larger plan for strategic public health planning and implementation;(4) Current programs or activities that have demonstrated success in improving public health or new programs or activities modeled on successful programs and activities; and(5) Programs or activities that focus on primary prevention and show promise in reducing future health care expenditures.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1070, § 14;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 58;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 681.
NE Code § 71-7619 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7619 - Aid to tribal councils.

71-7619.  Aid to tribal councils.The Department of Health and Human Services shall provide technical assistance and assessment of needs evaluations upon request to aid tribal councils in the development of contract proposals.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1070, § 15;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 59;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 682.
NE Code § 71-7620 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7620 - Recipients; reports.

71-7620.  Recipients; reports.The recipients of funds under the Native American Public Health Act shall submit a report on the activities funded each fiscal year. The report shall provide information as required by the Department of Health and Human Services to determine the effectiveness of the contract in meeting the goals of the Native American Public Health Act.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1070, § 16;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 60;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 683.
NE Code § 71-7621 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7621 - Recapture of funds.

71-7621.  Recapture of funds.If the Department of Health and Human Services determines that services are not being delivered in accordance with the contract, the department may seek to recapture all or a portion of funds expended.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1070, § 17;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 61;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 684.
NE Code § 71-7622 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7622 - Rules and regulations.

71-7622.  Rules and regulations.The Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the Native American Public Health Act and shall adhere to already established or adopted and promulgated rules and regulations for contracted services under the act.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1070, § 18;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 62;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 685.
NE Code § 71-7701 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7701 - Act, how cited.

71-7701.  Act, how cited.Sections 71-7701 to 71-7711 shall be known and may be cited as the Health Care Facility-Provider Cooperation Act.Source  Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 111.
NE Code § 71-7702 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7702 - Terms, defined.

71-7702.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Health Care Facility-Provider Cooperation Act:(1) Community planning means a plan which identifies (a) health-care-related resources, facilities, and services within the community, (b) the health care needs of the community, (c) gaps in services, (d) duplication of services, and (e) ways to meet health care needs;(2) Cooperative agreement means an agreement among two or more health care facilities or other providers for the sharing, allocation, or referral of patients, personnel, instructional programs, equipment, support services and facilities, or medical, diagnostic, or laboratory facilities or procedures or other services traditionally offered or purchased by health care facilities or other providers;(3) Department means the Department of Health and Human Services;(4) Health care facility means:(a) Any facility required to be licensed under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act or, if in another state, licensed in such state; and(b) Any parent of a health care facility, health care facility subsidiary, or health care facility affiliate that provides medical or medically related diagnostic and laboratory services or engages in ancillary activities supporting those services; and(5) Provider means any person licensed to provide health care services under the Uniform Credentialing Act and engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry, physical therapy, or nursing.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 112;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 786;  Laws 2000, LB 819, § 144;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 686;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 1301. Cross References   Health Care Facility Licensure Act, see section 71-401.  Uniform Credentialing Act, see section 38-101.
NE Code § 71-7703 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7703 - Certificate of public advantage; governing cooperative agreement; application.

71-7703.  Certificate of public advantage; governing cooperative agreement; application.Parties to a cooperative agreement may apply to the department for a certificate of public advantage governing the cooperative agreement. The application shall include an executed letter of intent signed by the parties indicating the parties' intent to proceed with a cooperative agreement if the department issues a certificate of public advantage and shall also include a narrative description of the proposed agreement, the nature and scope of the cooperation in the proposed agreement, and any consideration passing to any party under the proposed agreement. A copy of the application and copies of all additional related materials shall be submitted to the Attorney General and to the department at the same time.Source  Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 113.
NE Code § 71-7704 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7704 - Certificate of public advantage; notice; review; hearing; rules and regulations.

71-7704.  Certificate of public advantage; notice; review; hearing; rules and regulations.(1) Within five working days after receipt of an application for a certificate of public advantage, the department shall publish notice of the application through public channels and shall notify health care facilities providing similar services in the area affected by the proposal and any person who has requested such notice. The notice shall state that an application has been received, describe the proposal, and state the date by which a person may submit written comments about the application to the department.(2) The department shall, within fifteen days after the date an application is received, determine if the application is complete for the purposes of review. The department may find that an application is incomplete when a question on the application form has not been answered in whole or in part or has been answered in a manner that does not fairly meet the question addressed or when the application does not include attachments of supporting documents necessary to complete the answer. If the department determines that an application is incomplete, it shall notify the applicant within fifteen days after the date the application was received, stating the reasons for its determination of incompleteness with reference to the particular questions for which a deficiency is noted.(3) The department may, during the course of its review, hold a public meeting at which any person may introduce testimony and exhibits in connection with an application. The department decision to hold a public meeting shall be made within fifteen days after the department's dissemination of notice pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. The meeting shall be held no later than thirty days after the department's decision to hold a public meeting and upon five days' notice, not including days the application is deemed to be incomplete.(4) The department shall review the application in accordance with the standards set forth in section 71-7706 and may hold a public hearing in accordance with rules and regulations of the department. Persons may intervene if any legal rights, duties, privileges, or other legal interests may be substantially affected by the application. The department may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for such intervention. The department shall consult with the Attorney General regarding his or her evaluation of any potential reduction in competition resulting from a cooperative agreement.Source  Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 114.
NE Code § 71-7705 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7705 - Certificate of public advantage; decision; execute cooperative agreement; when; contest of decision; appeal.

71-7705.  Certificate of public advantage; decision; execute cooperative agreement; when; contest of decision; appeal.(1) The department shall grant or deny an application for a certificate of public advantage within ninety days after the date of filing of the application, not including days the application is deemed to be incomplete. The decision shall be in writing and set forth the basis for the decision. The department shall furnish a copy of the decision to the applicants, the Attorney General, and any intervenor.(2) If the department grants the application, the parties shall have forty-five days after the date of receipt of the department's decision to submit an executed written copy of the cooperative agreement which shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the letter of intent and the application. The department shall review the executed written copy of the cooperative agreement and, if it is in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the letter of intent and the application, the department shall issue a certificate of public advantage for the cooperative agreement.(3) If the applicants desire to contest the denial or the intervenors desire to contest the granting of an application, they shall, within ten days after receipt of the notice of denial or within ten days after the granting of an application, send a written request to the department for a hearing under sections 84-913 and 84-915.(4) A denial or granting by the department of an application or a termination of a certificate of public advantage under section 71-7707 may be appealed. The appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1210, § 181;   Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 115.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 71-7706 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7706 - Certificate of public advantage; issuance; considerations.

71-7706.  Certificate of public advantage; issuance; considerations.(1) The department shall issue a certificate of public advantage for a cooperative agreement if it determines that the applicants have demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that the likely benefits resulting from the agreement outweigh any disadvantages attributable to a reduction in competition that may result from the agreement.(2) In evaluating the potential benefits of a cooperative agreement, the department shall consider whether one or more of the following benefits may result from the cooperative agreement:(a) Enhancement of the quality of health care facility care and provider care provided to Nebraska citizens;(b) Preservation of health care facilities, including those in other states, in geographical proximity to the communities traditionally served by such facilities;(c) Gains in the cost efficiency of services provided by the health care facilities or providers involved or by other health care facilities or providers in this state;(d) Improvements in the utilization of health care facility resources and equipment;(e) Avoidance of duplication of health care facility resources;(f) Enhancement, maintenance, or preservation of competition for the services or goods involved; and(g) Mitigation of adverse environmental impact or enhancement of positive environmental impact.(3) The department's evaluation of any disadvantages attributable to any reduction in competition likely to result from the agreement may include, but need not be limited to, the following factors:(a) The extent of any likely adverse impact on the ability of health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, managed health care service agents, or other health care payors to negotiate advantageous payment and service arrangements with health care facilities or providers;(b) The extent of any reduction in competition among health care facilities or providers or other persons furnishing goods or services to or in competition with health care facilities that is likely to result directly or indirectly from the cooperative agreement;(c) The extent of any likely adverse impact on patients in the quality, availability, and price of health care services; and(d) The availability of arrangements that are less restrictive to competition and achieve the same benefits or a more favorable balance of benefits over disadvantages attributable to any reduction in competition likely to result from the agreement.Source  Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 116.
NE Code § 71-7707 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7707 - Certificate of public advantage; termination.

71-7707.  Certificate of public advantage; termination.If the department determines at any time that the likely benefits resulting from a certified cooperative agreement no longer outweigh any disadvantages attributable to any potential reduction in competition resulting from the agreement, the department shall initiate proceedings to terminate the certificate of public advantage in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.Source  Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 117. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 71-7708 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-7708 - Parties to agreement; report; petition to terminate certificate; adverse job actions prohibited.

71-7708.  Parties to agreement; report; petition to terminate certificate; adverse job actions prohibited.(1) The department shall require the parties to a cooperative agreement for which a certificate of public advantage has been issued to report annually on the functioning of the cooperative agreement for the preceding year. The report shall be in such form and contain such information as the department in its discretion deems necessary to make the determination required by section 71-7707.(2) Any interested person may petition the department to determine that the likely benefits resulting from a certified cooperative agreement no longer outweigh any disadvantages attributable to any potential reduction in competition resulting from the agreement. In such case, the department may initiate proceedings to terminate the certificate of public advantage in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.(3) It shall be unlawful for an employer to take any adverse job action against any employee because such employee has petitioned, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing under the Health Care Facility-Provider Cooperation Act.Source  Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 118. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.