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DE SCR89

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Harris McDowell

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Supports the National Cancer Moonshot initiative and the Cancer Moonshot Task Force, which aims to accelerate cancer research, break down barriers to progress, and make therapies more widely available

  • Encourages Delaware's medical professionals and researchers to work collaboratively on cancer treatment advances and cures

  • Directs Delaware's Insurance Commissioner and Department of Health and Social Services to work with insurance companies and the medical community to establish policies promoting issuance of Survivorship Care Plans to all appropriate cancer survivors within 5 years, consistent with Commission on Cancer guidelines

  • Survivorship Care Plans include information on providers, diagnostic tests, treatment plans, recovery timelines, recommended screenings, and referrals to follow-up care providers

  • Supports the goal of eliminating cancer as it exists today

Legislative Description

Supporting The National Cancer Moonshot And The Work Of The Cancer Moonshot Task Force And Encouraging Cancer Survivorship Planning.

Last Action

Passed in House by Voice Vote

7/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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