SEC. 17. Population-based Health Services. - The DOH shall endeavor to contract province-wide and city-wide health systems for the delivery of population-based health services. Province-wide and city-wide health systems shall have the following minimum components:
(a) Primary care provider network with patient records accessible throughout the health system;
(b) Accurate, sensitive, and timely epidemiologic surveillance systems; and
(c) Proactive and effective health promotion programs or campaigns.
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CitationRA 11223 (Universal Health Care Act) Section 17 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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