A Resolution designating the month of March 2025 as "Endometriosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution designates March 2025 as "Endometriosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It highlights the significant impact of endometriosis on women’s health, including its prevalence, debilitating symptoms, and impact on fertility. The resolution aims to raise awareness about this condition, encourage research and better treatment options, and advocate for improved reimbursement policies for endometriosis-related surgeries.
Key provisions
- Designates March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges the need to educate the public and medical professionals about endometriosis.
- Urges the U.S. Congress to request funding for endometriosis research through Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs.
- Urges the U.S. Congress to review Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes for appropriate reimbursement of endometriosis treatments.
- Urges the U.S. Congress to establish an annual National Endometriosis Awareness Month.
- Directs the transmission of the resolution to various federal and medical organizations.
Who is affected
- Women
- Medical Professionals
- Patients with Endometriosis
- Healthcare Providers
- Federal Government
Notable changes
- The resolution calls for increased awareness of endometriosis, which is currently underdiagnosed and underfunded.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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