Establishes "Tom's Friends with ALS Bill of Rights" Act for ALS patients.
The "Tom's Friends with ALS Bill of Rights" Act establishes rights for individuals with ALS or other motor neuron diseases receiving palliative, comfort, or hospice care. It ensures continued use of durable medical equipment and eliminates prior authorization requirements for liquid medications and equipment. The Act mandates free yearly training for healthcare workers on ALS patient needs and requires emergency room physicians to complete this training annually.
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