HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 88

(By Delegates Staton, Amores, Michael, Warner,

Varner, Anderson and Kominar)

(Originating in the Committee on Rules)

[March 11, 2004]


Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study methods of improving access to physical therapy services in rural areas of West Virginia.

Whereas, Access to physical therapy services is a critical component to the delivery of comprehensive healthcare in rural areas; and
Whereas, In many cases, rural areas of West Virginia are underserved by licensed physical therapists and patients in these areas are unable to receive physical therapy services commensurate with their needs; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study methods of improving access to physical therapy services in rural areas of West Virginia ; and, be it
 Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2005, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.