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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
12/16/2024
12/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the Department of Public Health establishing a statewide coordinated stroke care system. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to develop a coordinated stroke care system in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Public Health to take several actions, including: (1) training emergency medical services (EMS) personnel on the FAST-ED stroke scale; (2) regularly reviewing and updating data collected on stroke care; (3) validating and providing feedback to Primary Stroke Service hospitals; (4) launching a public education campaign on stroke symptoms. The bill also directs the department to develop recommendations to improve data collection, including on discharge times, EMS notification, and stroke treatment timing. Additionally, the department may amend its transport plan to enable direct transport to endovascular thrombectomy-capable facilities in certain circumstances.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
John Lawn (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2220 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2220.pdf |
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