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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/23/2024
02/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to cancer funding; amending s. 381.915, F.S.; revising the purpose of the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program; revising duties of the Department of Health under the program; creating the Cancer Connect Collaborative within the department for a specified purpose; authorizing the collaborative to make certain recommendations on state policy relating to cancer research or treatment; providing for membership and meetings of the collaborative; requiring the collaborative to develop a long-range comprehensive plan for the program; requiring the collaborative to solicit input from certain stakeholders in the development of the plan; requiring the collaborative to submit the plan to the Governor and the Legislature by a specified date; specifying required components of the plan; requiring the department to provide administrative support and staff to the collaborative; requiring the collaborative to administer the Cancer Innovation Fund; requiring the collaborative to review grant applications and make recommendations to the department for awarding grants upon the appropriation of funds to the fund; requiring the department to make the final grant allocation award; requiring the collaborative to prioritize certain applications for grant funding; revising the frequency with which the department, in conjunction with participating cancer centers, must submit a specified report to the Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council and the collaborative; requiring the department to submit the report, and any equivalent independent reports, to the Governor and the Legislature by a specified date each year; revising requirements of such reports; beginning on a specified date, requiring that each allocation agreement issued by the department relating to certain cancer center payments include specified elements; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance cancer research, treatment, and care in Florida. It revises the purpose of the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, creating the Cancer Connect Collaborative within the Department of Health to advise on cancer research and treatment policies. The collaborative will develop a comprehensive plan for the program, including expanding grant opportunities and evaluating metrics on patient outcomes and treatment efficacy. The bill also requires the department to submit an annual report on cancer mortality and research funding, and sets new requirements for allocation agreements with cancer centers, such as limiting administrative expenses and requiring financial audits and outcome reporting. The overall goal is to improve the quality and accessibility of cancer care across the state.
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health & Human Services Committee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table (on 03/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/7087 |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/7087/Analyses/h7087z.HHS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/7087/BillText/Filed/PDF |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/7087/Analyses/h7087.HHS.PDF |
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