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MO HR1452
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/30/2011
Primary Sponsor
Galen Higdon
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AI Summary
- Request Department of Health and Senior Services to assess feasibility of implementing a chronic disease management program for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients using available appropriations and private funding sources
- Atrial fibrillation affects more than 2.3 million Americans and is expected to double to 5.6 million by 2050, with AFib patients nearly 5 times more likely to have a stroke than those without the condition
- Direct medical costs of stroke in 2007 were $25.2 billion, and 3 out of 4 AFib-related strokes are preventable through appropriate intervention
- Department must submit a report of findings and recommendations to the General Assembly evaluating the effectiveness of current quality of care in Medicare and Medicaid and proposing improvements
- Chief Clerk instructed to provide properly inscribed copy of resolution to Margaret T. Donnelly, Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services
Legislative Description
Requests the Department of Health and Senior Services to assess chronic disease management of stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
Last Action
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
4/12/2011
Committee Referrals
Health Care Policy4/12/2011
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