What's happening
This bill requires hospitals to provide informational packets about lymphedema to patients at high risk of developing the condition.
Why it matters
Targets high-risk groups. The bill specifically defines who is considered "high risk" for lymphedema, including patients with significant soft tissue injuries, those with recurrent or persistent bacterial infections, and individuals who have had certain corrective surgeries. This ensures education efforts are focused on those most likely to benefit.
Standardizes information. By having the state health commissioner design the informational packet, the bill aims to provide consistent, medically accurate, and up-to-date information to all at-risk patients, reducing misinformation and care disparities across hospitals.
Early intervention and awareness. Providing targeted education at the point of care can help high-risk patients recognize early symptoms, seek treatment sooner, and adopt preventive measures, potentially reducing the severity and long-term costs of lymphedema management.
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Distribute Lymphedema Info Packets
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A8819B
- Ordered to third reading cal.1950
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 7765b
- Amend and recommit to health
- Print number 7765a
- Amend and recommit to health
- Referred to health
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Distribute Lymphedema Info Packets
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7765--B
IN SENATE
February 21, 2018
Introduced by Sen. GOLDEN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Health -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to the distribution of information to patients at high risk of developing lymphedema
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public health law is amended by adding a new section 2803-v to read as follows:
§ 2803-v. Lymphedema information distribution. 1. For the purposes of this section, the term "lymphedema" shall mean an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes swelling, most often in the arms and/or legs, and occasionally in other parts of the body, from any cause.
2. The commissioner shall design an informational packet about lymphedema and shall require that every general hospital distribute such packet to all patients at high risk of developing lymphedema. Patients deemed high risk shall include:
(a) patients who experience any significant injury to soft tissue that could reasonably be expected, using sound medical judgment, as a result of severity and nature thereof, to compromise or cause to be ineffective the drainage of the lymphatic system;
(b) patients who experience recurrent or persistent bacterial infections that could reasonably be expected, using sound medical judgment, as a result of severity and nature thereof, to compromise or cause to be ineffective the drainage of the lymphatic system; or
(c) patients who have had corrective surgical procedures performed that may have interfered with the lymph drainage by severing local lymphatics in a manner that may jeopardize reconstitution and recovery of lymph drainage.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13592-08-8
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to the distribution of information to patients at high risk of developing lymphedema
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill relates to the distribution of lymphedema information packets.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 the Public Health law is amended by adding a new section 2803-v.
Section 2 provides that this act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
Justification
Lymphedema and lymphatic diseases affect nearly 10 million people in the United States, more than the combined number of individuals affected nationwide by multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, ALS, Parkinson's disease, and AIDS. Lymphatic disease, however, is relatively unknown even among the medical community, and has thus far failed to command the attention that it warrants. This legislation will require every hospital or general hospital to distribute information packets to individuals at high risk of developing lymphedema. These packets will have information critical to understanding and identifying the signs and symptoms of lymphedema, and will provide instruction on how to seek appropriate medical attention.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred and twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
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