Massachusetts H4567 establishes a Parkinson's disease registry to track incidence and prevalence in the state.

Massachusetts H4567 mandates the creation of a Parkinson's disease registry by the Department of Public Health. The registry will record cases of Parkinson's disease and related Parkinsonisms, including demographic data. Hospitals and healthcare providers must report each case to the department. Patients can opt out of the registry, and their data will not be shared without consent. The department will maintain confidentiality and provide annual reports to relevant committees and the public.

Massachusetts H4567 establishes a Parkinson's disease registry to track incidence and prevalence in the state.

Massachusetts H4567 mandates the creation of a Parkinson's disease registry by the Department of Public Health. The registry will record cases of Parkinson's disease and related Parkinsonisms, including demographic data. Hospitals and healthcare providers must report each case to the department. Patients can opt out of the registry, and their data will not be shared without consent. The department will maintain confidentiality and provide annual reports to relevant committees and the public.