Bill > SB636

This bill directs the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services (DBHDS) to establish a pilot program offering a specialized medical treatment called electroencephalogram (EEG) combined transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for veterans, first responders, law enforcement officers, and federal employees suffering from various mental and physical health conditions. The program will be implemented at two locations (one in Northern Virginia and one in Hampton Roads) and will focus on treating substance use disorders, mental illness, sleep disorders, traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other quality of life issues. The bill requires the department to contract with a service provider who will establish a clinical practice, evaluate treatment outcomes, and submit quarterly reports. The State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services must develop detailed regulations for the program, including adherence to FDA guidelines, establishing a peer support network, using personalized stimulation protocols, conducting comprehensive neurological monitoring, and maintaining strict financial accountability. The treatment involves using magnetic pulses tailored to individual patient physiology, with pre- and post-treatment EEG assessments, and aims to help participants improve cognitive function and overall quality of life.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

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