MA H2432

Department of Public Health required to administer a comprehensive pancreatic cancer initiative covering prevention, screening, education, and support programs statewide

Creates a 13-member Pancreatic Cancer Advisory Council including oncologists, nurses, social workers, and representatives from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, meeting at least monthly

Council must develop a hospital certification system based on National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation criteria, establish a multi-provider consortium for best practices and clinical trials, and create a standard tissue donation consent form for research

Department must conduct a comprehensive study on pancreatic cancer prevalence, treatment patterns, patient outcomes, and unmet needs, plus implement public education on genetic risks, symptoms, and pre-malignant conditions like new-onset diabetes

Commissioner of Insurance must survey health insurers on genetic testing coverage and Center for Health Information and Analysis must update its 2014 mandated benefit review on pancreatic cancer screenings, both due by June 30, 2026