New York S06113 establishes a lymphology study to examine the effects of training criteria for therapists treating lymphedema.

New York S06113 amends the public health law to establish a lymphology study. The study will examine the effects of requiring all therapists in the state treating patients with lymphedema to meet training criteria set by the Lymphology Association of North America. It will specifically assess whether these criteria improve treatments, patient outcomes, and lower medical costs. The study must begin within 30 days of the act's effective date and results must be provided to the governor and legislature within six months.

New York S06113 establishes a lymphology study to examine the effects of training criteria for therapists treating lymphedema.

New York S06113 amends the public health law to establish a lymphology study. The study will examine the effects of requiring all therapists in the state treating patients with lymphedema to meet training criteria set by the Lymphology Association of North America. It will specifically assess whether these criteria improve treatments, patient outcomes, and lower medical costs. The study must begin within 30 days of the act's effective date and results must be provided to the governor and legislature within six months.