UT SCR006

Encourages the medical community to increase awareness, education, and diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and related autonomic disorders, particularly in children and adolescents

Encourages insurers to provide appropriate coverage to address gaps in access to POTS diagnosis and treatment

An estimated 3 million Americans have chronic dysautonomia conditions, with approximately 77% of POTS patients initially misdiagnosed and 67% reporting providers had never heard of POTS

Mayo Clinic estimates POTS prevalence in teenagers as high as 1 in 100, with symptom onset typically occurring between ages 12 and 15

Utah ranks 49th out of 50 states for primary care access, and over 25% of patients with unmanaged POTS become completely disabled