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CA ACR131
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
9/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Cathleen Galgiani
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AI Summary
- Designates November 2012 as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month in California
- Encourages state entities including the Department of Health Care Services and Department of Public Health to partner with COPD stakeholders to improve education and implement a statewide strategic plan
- Calls on public officials and California citizens to increase awareness of COPD symptoms and prevention methods
- Notes COPD is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting an estimated 1.6 million Californians, with state hospitalizations costing $1.34 billion annually
- Identifies early diagnosis through spirometry testing and physician training as key to reducing COPD burden on publicly funded health care programs like Medi-Cal
Legislative Description
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease awareness.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 128, Statutes of 2012.
9/18/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules8/21/2012
Appropriations8/9/2012
Rules3/22/2012
Full Bill Text
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