Senate Passes STOP Stroke Act
February 15, 2002 - The Senate Feb. 5 approved by
unanimous consent the Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention
Act (STOP Stroke Act), S.
1274, cosponsored by Sens. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and
Bill Frist (R-Tenn.). The companion bill in the House, H.R.
3431, sponsored by Reps. Lois Capps (D-Calif.) and Chip
Pickering (R-Miss.), currently has 109 cosponsors.
The bill is designed to raise public awareness about stroke;
provide critical resources for states to implement statewide
stroke care systems; establish a clearinghouse to collect
data and share best practices; and offer medical professional
development programs in new stroke therapies.
Information:
Erica Froyd, Director, Public Health and Research Legislative Affairs
AAMC Office of Governmental Relations
efroyd@aamc.org
(202) 828-0525
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