75-7404. Department of health and environment; coordinated health policy agenda; purpose of powers, duties and functions. The department of health and environment shall develop and maintain a coordinated health policy agenda that combines effective purchasing and administration of health care with health promotion oriented public health strategies. The powers, duties and functions of the department of health and environment are intended to be exercised to improve the health of the people of Kansas by increasing the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of health services and public health programs.

History: L. 2005, ch. 187, § 5; L. 2012, ch. 102, § 37; July 1.