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Supervisors worry state plan to name lead counties could limit local programs
Summary
Board members expressed concern that a state plan to assign lead counties for regional public-health priorities may reduce local autonomy and funding for programs such as home health and foot clinics.
Board members discussed a state public-health plan that would group counties and assign a single lead county for some services. One member warned the change could reduce local autonomy over services that meet county residents' specific needs, saying some county programs (for example, home health and foot clinics) might not be eligible under the state's chosen priorities.
"They're gonna make 1 county in charge of a small group of counties," one board member said, warning that the county could lose the ability to run programs tailored to older residents. Members suggested contacting state legislators and using the media to press their concerns if necessary.
