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PC 762

Para crear la “Ley para garantizar derechos a pacientes de Enfermedades Intestinales Inflamatorias”.

2025-2028 Session

Bill PC 762 establishes legal protections and guaranteed healthcare rights for Puerto Rico's inflammatory bowel disease patients, but the commission recommended against approval in February 2026.

Comisión no recomienda aprobación de la medida
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Bill Summary · PC 762

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 762 proposes creating a law to guarantee rights for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The bill aims to establish protections and standards of care for this patient population in Puerto Rico's healthcare system.

Why is this important

IBD patients often face significant challenges accessing specialized care, managing chronic symptoms, and obtaining necessary medications. Such legislation could establish enforceable patient rights, ensure consistent access to gastroenterologists and treatments, and reduce healthcare disparities for this vulnerable population.

Potential points of contention

  • Healthcare system capacity: Puerto Rico's healthcare infrastructure already faces resource constraints; mandating specific IBD services may strain existing facilities and specialist availability
  • Cost implications: Guaranteeing comprehensive IBD patient rights could increase healthcare expenditures without specified funding mechanisms
  • Definition scope: Unclear whether the law covers all treatment modalities (biologics, surgeries) or only basic care, potentially creating disputes over coverage obligations

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

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