HB2391 HD1

SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to establish an early lung cancer screening task force to research what steps and resources are necessary to increase early lung cancer screening in Hawaii.

SECTION 2. (a) There is established within the comprehensive cancer control program in the department of health's chronic disease prevention and health promotion division, an early lung cancer screening task force to research what steps and resources are necessary to increase early lung cancer screening in Hawaii.

(b) The task force shall consist of:

(1) A representative from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs;

(2) A representative from the office of the governor, to be appointed by the governor;

(3) A representative from the senate, to be appointed by the senate president;

(4) A representative from the house, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;

(5) A representative from the department of health;

(6) A representative from the department of human services;

(7) A representative from the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine;

(8) A representative from the University of Hawaii cancer center; and

(9) A representative from each of the counties.

(1) A representative from each health insurer operating in the State, including TRICARE;

(2) A representative from each health care system operating in the States, including but not limited to The Queen's Health Systems, Hawaii Pacific Health, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, federally qualified health centers, Native Hawaiian health centers, and Tripler Army Medical Center;

(3) A representative from the American Lung Association;

(4) A representative from the American Cancer Society;

(5) At least one representative from an organization representing health care providers with relevant expertise on lung cancer screening; and

(6) Any other members, including representatives from state agencies, stakeholders, or advocates, as recommended by the majority of the task force.

(d) The task force shall select a chairperson from among its members.

(e) Members of the task force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.

(f) The task force shall:

(1) Review all available research, studies, and models for increasing early lung cancer screening rates in the nation;

(2) Conduct or initiate new studies as it deems necessary; and

(3) Create a public awareness campaign to inform Hawaii residents about early lung cancer screening.

(g) The task force may contract with consultants to conduct studies as it deems necessary for the purpose of recommending an early lung cancer screening program and funding mechanism. Any contract executed pursuant to this Act shall be exempt from chapter 103D, Hawaii Revised Statutes; provided that the early lung cancer screening task force shall ensure transparency when executing the contract.

(h) The task force shall submit an interim report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2023.

(i) The task force shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, no later than July 31, 2023. The report shall include:

(1) Costs associated with early lung cancer screening;

(2) Available access to qualified facilities that perform lung cancer screening;

(3) Protocols for health care providers and health care systems to identify high risk populations for lung cancer;

(4) An explanation of how health care providers are made aware of available insurance coverage for early lung cancer screening;

(5) Guidelines used by health insurance providers to determine coverage for early lung cancer screening;

(6) Cultural and social barriers associated with completing lung cancer screening;

(7) Policy recommendations to increase early lung cancer screening; and

(8) A work plan that identifies needed steps for the next five years to increase lung cancer screening in the State.

(j) The task force shall cease to exist on July 31, 2023.

SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $250,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the early lung cancer screening task force to carry out its activities pursuant to this Act.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2060.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2391
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022		H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII