New York A05229 directs the commissioner of health to establish a workgroup to study blood clots and pulmonary embolisms.

New York A05229 amends the public health law to require the commissioner of health to establish a blood clot and pulmonary embolism policy workgroup. The workgroup will be composed of health care providers, patients who have experienced blood clots, family members, patients who have died from blood clots, advocates, and other interested parties. The workgroup will identify the number of people affected by blood clots and pulmonary embolisms each year, how data is collected, and the standards of care for surveillance, detection, and treatment.

New York A05229 directs the commissioner of health to establish a workgroup to study blood clots and pulmonary embolisms.

New York A05229 amends the public health law to require the commissioner of health to establish a blood clot and pulmonary embolism policy workgroup. The workgroup will be composed of health care providers, patients who have experienced blood clots, family members, patients who have died from blood clots, advocates, and other interested parties. The workgroup will identify the number of people affected by blood clots and pulmonary embolisms each year, how data is collected, and the standards of care for surveillance, detection, and treatment.