Resolutions to improve care for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Massachusetts.
The bill urges state agencies to expand cardiovascular screening programs to identify patients at risk of cardiovascular events. It calls for collaboration with federal and national agencies to establish or expand these programs. The bill also aims to update the state's cardiovascular plan to accelerate quality improvements in care, treatment, monitoring, and health outcomes for patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The resolution highlights the significant impact of ASCVD, including the rising number of deaths and the high cost of care.
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