S. 999 (110th): Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2008

Introduced:
Mar 27, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Thad Cochran [R-MS]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 13, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 27, 2007
Referred to Committee Mar 27, 2007
Reported by Committee Mar 13, 2008
Cosponsors
40 cosponsors (23D, 15R, 2I) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

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Last updated Mar 27, 2007.
34 pages

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4/16/2008.
Section 3 -
Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to:
(1) establish and evaluate a grant program to enable states or consortia of states to develop stroke care systems;
(2) foster the development of systems of stroke care through total quality improvement of health systems providing primary stroke prevention and identification, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals who experience a stroke;
(3) provide a state, consortia of states, and local agencies technical assistance; and
(4) collaborate with appropriate medical and health professional associations to disseminate evidence-based practices on stroke systems of care.
Authorizes the Secretary to award matching grants to states or consortia of states to develop and implement stroke care systems that provide high-quality prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Sets forth requirements for each state or consortium, including to:
(1) establish, enhance, or expand a statewide stroke care system to promote the total quality improvement of stroke care consistent with evidence-based practices;
(2) establish, enhance, or expand stroke care centers;
(3) enhance, develop, and implement effective methods for training emergency medical services personnel in the identification, assessment, stabilization, and prehospital treatment of stroke patients; and
(4) establish, enhance, or improve a support network to provide assistance to facilities with smaller populations of stroke patients or less advanced on-site stroke treatment resources.
Allows each state or consortium to use grant funds to:
(1) improve existing stroke prevention programs;
(2) conduct a stroke education and information campaign;
(3) make grants to public and nonprofit private entities for medical professional development; and
(4) develop and implement education programs for appropriate medical personnel and health professionals in the use of evidence-based diagnostic approaches, technologies, and therapies for the prevention and treatment of stroke.
Prohibits the Secretary from making payments to a state or consortium unless the state or consortium agrees that the payments will not be expended: (1) to make cash payments to intended recipients of services; (2) to satisfy any federal matching requirements; (3) to provide financial assistance to any entity other than a public or nonprofit private entity; or (4) for construction, alteration, or improvement of any building or facility.
Authorizes the Secretary to give special consideration in awarding grants to any state or consortium: (1) in geographic areas in which there is an elevated incidence or prevalence of stroke or disability resulting from stroke or in an area that is underserved by medical specialists; (2) that demonstrates a significant need for assistance in establishing a comprehensive stroke care system; or (3) that will enhance regional cooperation.
Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012.

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