An Act relative to stroke data reporting

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to submit an annual report detailing its efforts to improve stroke care data and patient transport. The report must include information on current emergency care protocols, the activities of a specific task force, and statistics on how quickly suspected stroke patients are moved to designated stroke facilities. By mandating these specific metrics, the legislation aims to increase transparency regarding how stroke patients are handled by the healthcare system. The data will be shared with the state legislature and relevant health committees to inform future policy decisions.