An Act to establish a celiac disease screening pilot program

Summary

The bill would have the Massachusetts Department of Public Health run a three‑year pilot that adds celiac disease testing to routine cholesterol and lipid screenings for 12‑year‑old children. Participating doctors, nurses, pharmacists and hospitals could join at no extra cost, collect data, and receive educational resources for families. The goal is to catch celiac disease early, reduce long‑term health impacts, and evaluate the cost and feasibility of such screening.

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