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Board approves resolution to hold forum on statin use, asks staff to broaden venue and expert participation
Summary
The board approved a resolution to convene a forum on statin use and clinical guidance, asking staff to seek venues and invite appropriate clinical experts and vendors to present differing perspectives.
The Health Service Board approved a resolution to hold a public forum on statin use after commissioners raised concerns about new clinical recommendations that could expand statin prescribing. Director Catherine Dodd drafted the resolution following discussion with Commissioner Schlain and others and said the intent is to convene vendors and "appropriate experts" for an educational session.
Dodd said organizers tried to find a larger evening venue but availability was limited and staff will seek alternative spaces to broaden public participation. Commissioners asked that mailings target members, retirees and interested clinicians, and that the forum include clinical experts beyond cardiologists to reflect lipidology and preventive care perspectives.
The resolution passed unanimously; staff will work on timing and venue and return with details.
