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SB 890

Improving Screening for and Treatment of Blood Clots

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lori Berman and 3 co-sponsors

Florida bill establishes statewide blood clot screening and treatment standards for healthcare providers to reduce preventable venous thromboembolism deaths through evidence-based protocols.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1421 (Ch. 2025-211)
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Bill Summary · SB 890

Legislative bill overview

SB 890 establishes protocols for screening, diagnosing, and treating venous thromboembolism (blood clots) in Florida healthcare settings. The bill requires healthcare providers to implement evidence-based screening methods, maintain treatment standards, and report outcomes data to improve patient care and reduce preventable clot-related deaths.

Why is this important

Venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) affects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually and causes approximately 100,000 deaths per year—many of which are preventable with proper screening and treatment. Standardizing protocols across Florida healthcare facilities could reduce mortality rates, improve patient outcomes, and decrease hospital readmissions related to clot complications.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Healthcare facilities may face expenses for new screening equipment, staff training, and protocol development, potentially increasing healthcare costs that could be passed to patients or insurers
  • Reporting burden: Mandated outcome reporting requirements create administrative overhead and may disproportionately affect smaller hospitals or rural healthcare providers with limited compliance resources
  • Clinical autonomy concerns: Standardized protocols could be viewed as limiting physician discretion in individualized treatment decisions, though evidence-based standards are generally supported by medical organizations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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