Overview: Bill Number: H 1162, Title: An Act to reduce inequities in access to medical procedures, Status: Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time, Introduced: February 27, 2025, Classification: bill
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address disparities in access to certain medical procedures, particularly for underserved and marginalized communities. The goal is to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status or other factors, have equal opportunities to receive necessary medical care.
Key Provisions:
- Requires healthcare providers to collect and report data on the demographics and socioeconomic status of patients receiving specific medical procedures
- Establishes a task force to analyze the collected data and identify barriers to access, as well as develop strategies to address these inequities
- Mandates the implementation of outreach and education programs to raise awareness and improve access to the targeted medical procedures
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact healthcare providers, who would be responsible for data collection and reporting, as well as patients from underserved and marginalized communities, who would potentially benefit from improved access to essential medical procedures.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the hearing stage, with a rescheduled hearing set for April 29, 2025. The hearing will take place in A-2 and virtually, with an updated end time.
