Relating to the modernization of cardiovascular screening and prevention under the Texas Heart Attack Prevention Bill.

SB 2744 requires health insurance plans in Texas to cover "advanced cardiovascular screening" for eligible individuals, replacing older methods like coronary calcium scoring. This includes Coronary CT Angiography with Advanced Plaque Analysis (to detect all plaque types), Quantitative Disease Tracking every 1-4 years based on risk, and Telecardiology Consultations. The bill mandates a $2,000 reimbursement cap for these services, aligns with national standards, and requires AI-enabled plaque analysis for precise monitoring. It applies only to screenings performed on or after the bill’s effective date (September 1, 2025, or sooner if approved with a two-thirds vote).