HI SCR112

Department of Health requested to convene a working group with American Cancer Society-Hawaii-Pacific and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to develop recommendations for increasing colorectal cancer screening rates.

Working group to examine specific actions including public education, identifying barriers to screening among underserved populations, increasing awareness of family history risk factors, and implementing provider reminder systems.

Working group to assess existing state and community resources, targeted models to reach underserved populations, and strategies for cross-sector collaboration among health systems, providers, insurers, and community organizations.

Working group to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2018 Regular Session.

Current Hawaii screening rate is 70 percent with a state goal of reaching 80 percent by 2020; approximately 660 Hawaii residents are diagnosed with colorectal cancer annually and nearly 240 die from the disease.