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MA S1508
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Salvatore DiDomenico
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AI Summary
- Establishes an Amputation Prevention Task Force within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, chaired by the secretary or designee
- Task force membership includes state health officials, 4 legislators, medical specialists (endocrinologist, vascular surgeons, podiatrists, diabetes nurse educator), representatives from senior care and American Diabetes Association, and a public member
- Focuses on preventing amputations related to diabetic foot ulcers and peripheral arterial disease through policy recommendations on coverage, access to treatments including topical oxygen therapy, and quality care incentives
- Requires a report to the Governor, legislature, and relevant joint committees by September 1 of the year following enactment
- Governor must ensure task force appointments reflect diversity of gender, race, and geographic areas
Legislative Description
Establishing an amputation prevention task force
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
11/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means11/13/2025
Public Health2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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