Physician Orders (POLST) forms

that can cause serious financial, social, and emotional hardships for patients and their families. Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders are incurable, so appropriate lifetime care and treatment are necessities for maintaining optimum health. Advancements in drug therapies are allowing individuals greater latitude in managing their conditions, fostering independence, and minimizing chronic complications. As a result, individuals are living longer and are healthier and more productive. However, the rarity of these disorders coupled with the delicate processes of producing clotting factor concentrates makes treating these disorders extremely costly. It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish an advisory board to provide expert advice to the state on health and insurance policies, plans, and programs that impact individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.’’ Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-1/HB 186, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: ‘‘This part shall be known and may be cited as ‘The Health Act.’ ’’