HI SB3367

Establishes an early lung cancer screening task force within the Department of Health's comprehensive cancer control program to research steps and resources necessary to increase early lung cancer screening in Hawaii.

Task force shall consist of representatives from the governor's office, legislature, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii Cancer Center, and each county, with ability to invite additional members from health insurers, health care systems, veterans affairs, and advocacy organizations.

Task force shall review available research, conduct new studies as needed, and create a public awareness campaign to inform Hawaii residents about early lung cancer screening.

Task force shall submit interim report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2023 regular session and a final report by July 31, 2023, including cost analysis, lists of qualified facilities, screening protocols, insurance coverage information, and policy recommendations.

Appropriates $250,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to fund task force activities; task force shall cease to exist on July 31, 2023; Act takes effect July 1, 2022.