Before January 15, 2000 and every 2nd year thereafter, the board shall adopt a state health resource plan in accordance with the United States Public Health Services Act.__The plan must identify the health care, facility and human resource needs in the State, the resources available to meet those needs and priorities for addressing those needs on a statewide basis.

1.__Data; supporting information.__In developing the state health resource plan, the board shall use the best and most recent data describing the current supply and distribution of health care, facility and human resources.__The board shall consult with relevant state agencies and may establish advisory committees that include consumer groups, health care providers, insurance and health benefit carriers and other 3rd-party payors, as considered necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

2.__Plan components. The state health resource plan must include:

A.__A statement of principles used in the allocation of resources and in establishing priorities for health services;

B.__Identification of the current supply and distribution of hospital, nursing home and other inpatient services; home health and mental health services; treatment services for alcohol and substance abuse; emergency care; ambulatory care services, including primary care resources; human resources; major medical equipment; and health screening and early intervention;

C.__A determination of the appropriate supply and distribution of resources and services identified in paragraph B and mechanisms that encourage the appropriate integration of these services on a local or regional basis.__ In making this determination, the board shall consider the following factors:__the needs of the population on a statewide basis; the needs of particular geographic areas of the State; the use of facilities in this State by out-of- state residents; the use of out-of-state facilities by residents of this State; the needs of populations with special health care needs; the desirability of providing high-quality services in an economical and efficient manner, including the appropriate use of mid-level practitioners; and the cost impact of these factors on health care expenditures; and