Kentucky Alpha-Gal Reportable Disease Act
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Summary
Mandates the Cabinet for Health and Family Services add alpha-gal syndrome to the state list of noncommunicable diseases that healthcare providers and facilities must report.
Full Description
Adds alpha-gal syndrome to Kentucky noncommunicable disease reporting requirements.
Key Provisions
Mandates alpha-gal as reportable noncommunicable disease. Healthcare providers and facilities must report. Pending enactment.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People with Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
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