CA AB2293

Requires the State Department of Public Health to conduct a COPD Provider Awareness Campaign targeting primary care providers, physicians assistants, and family care providers to increase knowledge of COPD diagnosis and treatment.

Campaign shall focus on early COPD diagnosis, screening and testing options, current research on causes and triggers, ease and minimal cost of spirometry testing, and cost benefits of early-stage diagnosis versus late-stage diagnosis.

Department may partner with or subcontract to local, regional, or California-based nonprofit organizations with COPD education experience to conduct the campaign.

Department shall maximize use of existing provider communication channels, including newsletters from state/local agencies, provider membership publications, and continuing medical education offerings.

Makes legislative findings regarding COPD prevalence in California (approximately 1.1 million adults), underdiagnosis rates, demographic disparities, and heightened risks for COPD patients contracting COVID-19.