PURPOSES.

The purposes of this chapter are to:

(1) increase access to primary care services at federally qualified health centers for low-income or at-risk individuals;

(2) improve the health of the employees of participating employers and their families by improving access to health care;

(3) contribute to economic development by assisting small businesses in remaining competitive through employment of a healthy workforce and provision of health care benefits that attract employees; and

(4) encourage innovative solutions for providing and funding health care services and benefits for participating employees.