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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1508 194th (Current)

An Act establishing an amputation prevention task force

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1508) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a task force to study issues related to amputation prevention. Public Health.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Sal N. DiDomenico
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

This bill establishes an Amputation Prevention Task Force, to be ran by EOHHS, chaired by the secretary and composed of state officials, legislators, medical experts, and public representatives, with a focus on diversity. The task force will advise on strategies to prevent amputations related to diabetic foot ulcers and peripheral arterial disease, promote public awareness, and encourage stakeholder collaboration. It will also recommend policy solutions to improve access to treatments.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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