CA ACR94

Recognizes antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a public health crisis requiring urgent and sustained action, noting approximately 360,000 illnesses and nearly 4,500 deaths annually in California from resistant pathogens

Encourages integration of antimicrobial stewardship programs into Medi-Cal policies, including incentives for providers to use rapid diagnostic testing and evidence-based prescribing guidelines

Urges state health agencies to collaborate with federal entities, health care providers, and academic institutions to enhance development and accessibility of advanced diagnostic tools to combat AMR

Supports public education campaigns about AMR, appropriate antibiotic use, and the role of diagnostics in improving health outcomes

Directs the Department of Public Health, Department of Health Care Services, and California Health and Human Services Agency to explore funding mechanisms for AMR research, particularly in underserved and high-risk communities