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FL H9113
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
Chris Dorworth
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AI Summary
- Recognizes April 2011 as "Cancer Clinical Trial Awareness Month" in Florida
- Notes that childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia survival rates improved from near-fatal 40 years ago to over 90 percent through clinical trials
- Identifies that only 3-5 percent of adult cancer patients participate in clinical trials compared to 60 percent of pediatric patients, citing potential loss of insurance coverage as a barrier
- Acknowledges Florida's voluntary agreement among healthcare providers and insurers allowing adult cancer patients to maintain routine care coverage while participating in clinical trials, making Florida one of only five states with such an agreement
- Lists eight insurers that signed the agreement: Aetna, AvMed Health Plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, CIGNA, Humana, Inc., United Healthcare, Vista Healthplan, Inc., and Vista Healthplan of South Florida, Inc.
Legislative Description
Cancer Clinical Trial Awareness Month
Last Action
Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only
4/26/2011
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