Bill > HB1498

This bill establishes the Mississippi Comprehensive Cancer Care Coalition (MCCCC) Task Force, a diverse group of 23 members including state legislators, government officials, healthcare professionals, cancer advocacy representatives, and cancer survivors. The task force's primary mission is to develop a comprehensive plan for addressing cancer-related issues in Mississippi, guided by principles of health equity, equal access to quality healthcare, and a focus on the entire cancer care continuum from prevention to survivorship. The task force will be aligned with national cancer prevention and control guidelines, considering disparities in illness and mortality among different groups. Members will meet at least quarterly and are required to complete and present their plan, along with recommended legislation, to the state Legislature by December 1, 2025, after which the task force will be dissolved. While task force members will not receive compensation, non-state employees may be reimbursed for expenses. The State Department of Health will provide administrative support, and other state agencies are obligated to assist the task force by providing necessary facilities, information, and data to help them accomplish their objectives.

Health and Social Services

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