1974 Senate Bill 1887. Message From His Excellency The Governor Recommending Legislation To Ascertain The Will Of The People Concerning The Desirability Of Reorganizing And Modernizing State Government By Creating A Department Of Health Systems Regulation Which Shall Have The Power To Administer The Medicaid Program, Control And Set Rates For Nursing Homes, Hospitals, And Other Health Providers Under Medicaid And Blue Cross Coverage, License And Inspect Health Facilities, And Regulate Private Health Insurance Policies.