HB 4172

Abstract

Creates the Deveraux Hubbard II Blood Clot Prevention and Treatment Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to carry out projects to increase education, awareness, or diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism and to reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality caused by blood clots. Requires the Director of Public Health to establish the Advisory Committee for Deep Venous Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism Prevention. Sets forth the Advisory Committee's duties, membership, reporting requirements, and termination of the Advisory Committee. Requires the Department to conduct or support a study on model systems of deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism surveillance and submit a report to the General Assembly detailing the results of the study.