establishment of program

establishment of program Sec. 1641. [300t–11] The Secretary shall, by April 1, 1980, establish a program under which— (1) grants and technical assistance may be provided to hospitals in operation on the date of the enactment of this part (A) for the discontinuance of unneeded hospital services, and (B) for the conversion of unneeded hospital services to other health services needed by the community; and (2) grants may be provided to State Agencies designated under section 1521(b)(3) for reducing excesses in resources and facilities of hospitals.