WV HR13

Urges statewide promotion of C-peptide testing education and training for critical care and emergency healthcare providers to help identify cases of severe hypoglycemia

Named in memory of Michael Brandon Cochran, who died on February 11, 2019, from severe hypoglycemia caused by felonious actions of his then-wife, a condition not readily recognized by healthcare providers

C-peptide testing helps distinguish between naturally occurring and externally administered insulin, which can aid both clinical decision-making and forensic investigations in unexplained hypoglycemia cases

Supports exploring no-cost funding mechanisms such as public-private partnerships or targeted grant programs to improve clinical education and testing accessibility across West Virginia hospitals

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities, major hospital systems, and state medical associations