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- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Requires the department of health to study the effects of certain training criteria established by the Lymphology Association of North America
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Vanessa Gibson
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BILL NUMBER:S1173
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to establishing the lymphology study and requiring the department of health to study the effects of certain training criteria established by the Lymphology Association of North America
Purpose of bill
This bill requires that the lymphology study examine the effects of requiring all therapists in this state treating patients inflicted with lymphedema to meet the training criteria established by the Lymphology Association of North America, and specifically examine whether such criteria would improve treatments, patient outcomes and/or lower overall medical costs
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill amends the public health law by adding a new article setting forth the lymphology study.
Section 2 of this bill establishes that the department of health with the responsibility of administering the provisions of this article and otherwise coordinating the state's policies with respect to the results of the study.
Section 3 sets forth the effective date, as well as when the results are submitted to the governor and legislature.
Justification
Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive disease caused by any reduction in the capacity of the lymphatic system to transport lymph and drain the fluid out of the interstitial space back into the circulatory system. The term "edema" refers to the accumulation of an excessive amount of fluid in tissue or organs resulting in swelling. The two major types of lymphedema (a rare inherited condition) and secondary lymphedema which is caused by a blockage or interruption of the normal fluid through the lymphatic system.
Currently there is no general consensus among doctors regarding a uniform standard of care for the treatment of lymphedeme which is why this bill is so important. Physicians and medical staff who practice in fields where this disease is uncommon may fail to correctly diagnose the condition due to the apparent lack of information regarding this disease. Mandatory training by the Lymphology Association of North America will have an immediate impact on those inflicted with the disease.
Legislative history
2010: S.5625 Referred to Health
A.10132 Referred to Health
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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