Senate adopts amendment to create statewide endometriosis task force
The Massachusetts Senate adopted Amendment 530 to establish a statewide endometriosis task force, with sponsors saying the condition affects one in ten women and carries large health and economic costs; the amendment passed by recorded voice with 39 affirmative votes and none opposed.
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Senator Kennedy introduced Amendment 530 to create a statewide endometriosis task force, saying the condition “affects 1 out of every 10 women in the Commonwealth” and is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated. She argued a formal task force would coordinate research, improve diagnosis, reduce disparities, and develop policy to improve outcomes.
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