IL HR1021

Urges state agencies to expand comprehensive cardiovascular screening programs to identify patients at risk of cardiovascular events earlier

Urges state agencies to collaborate with federal and national agencies to establish or expand comprehensive cardiovascular screening programs

Urges an update of the State's cardiovascular plan to accelerate quality improvements in screening, treatment, monitoring, and health outcomes for cardiovascular disease patients

Supports creation of policies to decrease deaths from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which costs Illinois an estimated $4.59 billion annually in direct medical expenses