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Senate advances bill to extend Utah trauma registry after debate about costs and benefits
Summary
The Senate voted to advance House Bill 180 to third reading after sponsors said an extra three years of trauma registry data collection is needed to improve trauma care; critics raised concerns about administrative burden on hospitals and state staff.
Senator Knudson presented House Bill 180 to extend the state's trauma-registry data collection period, saying additional time is necessary for researchers and first responders to study patterns and improve outcomes. "Those who are doing the study have felt that with an additional period of time, they could provide the answers that they're seeking,"…
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