HF 158

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to health; establishing the Cervical Cancer
Elimination Task Force.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin CERVICAL CANCER ELIMINATION TASK FORCE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Goal. new text end

new text begin It is the goal of the state to
decrease the morbidity and mortality rates from cervical cancer
by establishing a statewide comprehensive, coordinated plan to
improve cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in
Minnesota. The Cervical Cancer Elimination Task Force is
created to achieve this goal.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin Appointments to the Cervical Cancer
Elimination Task Force shall be coordinated by the commissioner
of health to ensure ethnic and racial representation and to
ensure that the geographic areas of the state are represented in
proportion to each area's population. The Cervical Cancer
Elimination Task Force consists of 21 members, as follows:
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new text begin (1) the commissioners of health, human services, commerce,
and education;
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new text begin (2) the state epidemiologist;
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new text begin (3) four members representing health care providers: one
member appointed by the Minnesota Nurses' Association, one
member appointed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, one
member appointed by the American Academy of Family Practice, and
one member appointed by the American College of Gynecology;
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new text begin (4) one member representing the American Cancer Society;
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new text begin (5) two members representing health plan companies: one
member appointed by the Minnesota Council of Health Plans and
one member appointed by the Insurance Federation of Minnesota;
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new text begin (6) one member representing the University of Minnesota
Academic Health Center appointed by the university provost;
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new text begin (7) two members representing community health boards as
defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 145A.02;
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new text begin (8) four members of the legislature: two members appointed
under the rules of the senate and two members appointed under
the rules of the house of representatives; and
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new text begin (9) two members representing the general public interested
in women's health issues: one member appointed under the rules
of the senate and one member appointed under the rules of the
house of representatives.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin (a) The Cervical Cancer
Elimination Task Force is governed by Minnesota Statutes,
section 15.059.
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new text begin (b) The task force shall elect a chair from its
membership. The commissioner of health shall provide staff and
administrative support for the task force.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin The task force shall:
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new text begin (1) examine, both statistically and qualitatively, the
prevalence and cost to the state due to cervical cancer;
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new text begin (2) develop a statewide integrated and comprehensive
cervical cancer prevention plan, including strategies for
promoting and implementing the plan. In developing the plan,
the task force must consider reports and testimony from
individuals, local health departments, community-based
organizations, and other public and private organizations
statewide regarding contributions and ideas for improving
cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment;
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new text begin (3) develop a statewide public awareness campaign on the
causes and nature of cervical cancer, including personal risk
factors, and the value of prevention and early detection;
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new text begin (4) identify new technologies, tests, and vaccines, which
may be effective in preventing and controlling the risk of
cervical cancer, and develop a plan to raise public awareness
and educate physicians about the identified advancements that
prove to be effective; and
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new text begin (5) identify and examine limitations and barriers in
providing cervical cancer screening, diagnosis tools, and
treatment, including but not limited to medical care
reimbursement, treatment costs, and the availability of
insurance coverage, and make recommendations on any necessary
changes to existing laws, programs, or services in terms of
improving coverage for screening and treatment services.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin The task force shall submit a report to
the legislature by January 15, 2006, and annually thereafter
until the expiration of the task force addressing:
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new text begin (1) progress being made in fulfilling the duties of the
task force and in developing the cervical cancer prevention
plan; and
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new text begin (2) recommended strategies or actions to reduce the
occurrence of cervical cancer and to improve prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment for cervical cancer.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin The task force expires upon
submission of the final report on January 15, 2008.
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