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RI Gen L § 23-12-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12 - Cancer|Section 23-12-3 - Aid to indigent patients.

§ 23-12-3. Aid to indigent patients.The state director of health is authorized and directed to make rules and regulations specifying to what extent and on what terms and conditions indigent cancer patients of this state may receive financial aid for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in any approved hospital in this state. The director of health is authorized to furnish aid to indigent cancer patients of this state who are citizens of this state and who through no fault of their own are financially unable to provide proper treatment for themselves, to the extent of and within the available funds as the state director of health shall deem proper. The state director of health shall have the power in his or her discretion to administer aid in any manner that in his or her judgment will afford the greater benefit to cancer patients throughout the state, and shall have the power, to the extent of and within the available funds which may be provided by the general assembly.History of Section.P.L. 1942, ch. 1254, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 23-12-3.
RI Gen L § 23-12-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12 - Cancer|Section 23-12-4 - Central cancer registry - Reports.

§ 23-12-4. Central cancer registry — Reports.(a) The state director of health may enter into a contract with a non-profit organization to establish a registry to record certain cases of malignant disease that occur in residents of the state, and any appropriate information concerning these cases that it shall deem necessary and appropriate in order to conduct epidemiologic surveys of cancer and to apply appropriate preventive and control measures.(b) The state director of health shall require the reporting of certain cases of malignant disease and the submission of any specified additional information on reported cases or control populations that he or she deems necessary and appropriate for the recognition, prevention, or control of certain cases of malignant diseases.(c) The central cancer registry shall maintain comprehensive records of all reports submitted pursuant to this section. These reports shall be confidential in accordance with chapter 37.3 of title 5 and subject to the restrictions on release incorporated in that chapter.(d) The state director of health shall conduct those activities to prevent and control cancer among the residents of the state that he or she shall deem necessary and appropriate and as are indicated from the findings of the central cancer registry.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to compel any individual to submit to medical or department examination or supervision.(f) The department shall make rules and regulations that are necessary to implement the provisions of this section pursuant to chapter 35 of title 42.(g) The general assembly shall annually appropriate the sum of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) for the support of the central cancer registry.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 402, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 28, § 4.
RI Gen L § 23-12.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.1 - Hemophilia Care Program|Section 23-12.1-1 - "Hemophilia" defined.

§ 23-12.1-1. "Hemophilia" defined.For purposes of this chapter, "Hemophilia" means a bleeding tendency resulting from a genetically determined deficiency of a clotting factor in the blood.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 209, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.1 - Hemophilia Care Program|Section 23-12.1-2 - Establishment of program.

§ 23-12.1-2. Establishment of program.The state department of health, referred to in this chapter as "the department", shall establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia. This program shall assist persons who require continuing treatment with blood and blood derivatives to avoid crippling, extensive hospitalization, and other effects associated with this critical chronic bleeding condition, but who are unable to pay for the entire cost of care and treatment services on a continuing basis despite the existence of various types of hospital and medical insurance coverages, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government assistance programs, and private charitable assistance programs.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 209, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.1 - Hemophilia Care Program|Section 23-12.1-3 - Duties of department of health.

§ 23-12.1-3. Duties of department of health.The department shall:(1) Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program;(2) Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from hemophilia in obtaining blood, blood derivatives and concentrates, and other efficacious agents for use in hospital, medical and dental facilities, and at home, or participate in the cost of blood processing to the extent that this support will facilitate the supplying of blood, blood derivates and concentrates, and other efficacious agents to hemophiliac patients at an economical cost, thus increasing the effectiveness of the moneys appropriated to carry out the provisions of this chapter;(3) Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia, including self-administration, prevention, and home care and other medical and dental procedures and techniques designed to provide maximum control over bleeding episodes typical of this condition;(4) Institute and carry on educational programs among physicians, dentists, hospitals, public health departments, and the public concerning hemophilia, including dissemination of information and the conducting of educational programs concerning the methods of care and treatment of persons suffering from this condition; and(5) Promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 209, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.5-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.5 - New England Compact on Radiological Health Protection|Section 23-12.5-2 - Radiation incident plan.

§ 23-12.5-2. Radiation incident plan.The director of health shall formulate and keep current a radiation incident plan for this state, in accordance with the duty assumed pursuant to article III (a) of the compact contained in § 23-12.5-1.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 90, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-44-2; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-12.5-2.
RI Gen L § 23-12.5-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.5 - New England Compact on Radiological Health Protection|Section 23-12.5-3 - State administrator.

§ 23-12.5-3. State administrator.The compact administrator for this state, as required by article VI of the compact contained in § 23-12.5-1, shall be the director of health.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 90, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-44-3; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-12.5-3.
RI Gen L § 23-12.6-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.6 - Ovarian Cancer Education, Detection, and Prevention|Section 23-12.6-1 - Short title.

§ 23-12.6-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known as the "Rhode Island Ovarian Cancer Education, Detection, and Prevention Act".History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 246, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.6-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.6 - Ovarian Cancer Education, Detection, and Prevention|Section 23-12.6-2 - Preamble.

§ 23-12.6-2. Preamble.Ovarian cancer is a dangerous threat to the female population in the state as one in every fifty-five (55) women is stricken with the disease; three quarters (¾) of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed after the disease has reached advanced stages (3rd or 4th stage) and fifty percent (50%) of women die within five (5) years of diagnosis. When ovarian cancer is detected in its early stages, the survival rate is ninety-two percent (92%). The overwhelming majority of women who get ovarian cancer have no known risk factors. Ovarian cancer symptoms are subtle and easily confused with symptoms of other disorders. The result is most often women do not recognize the symptoms, the result of which is often fatal. The Rhode Island general assembly declares it a matter of public health and urgency to declare war on ovarian cancer in Rhode Island and creates the "Rhode Island Ovarian Cancer Evaluation, Detection, and Prevention Act ".History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 246, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.6-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.6 - Ovarian Cancer Education, Detection, and Prevention|Section 23-12.6-3 - Public policy goals - Department of health.

§ 23-12.6-3. Public policy goals — Department of health.The department of health, through the Rhode Island Cancer Council, is authorized and mandated to achieve and implement the following public health policy goals as they relate to ovarian cancer in Rhode Island:(1) The department of health, through the Rhode Island Cancer Council, is mandated to sponsor a yearly public education campaign to expand women's and health care providers awareness about the disease. This campaign shall consist of awareness about the common symptoms of the disease, screening tests, and examinations by gynecologists that can detect the early symptoms of the disease.(2) The department of health, through the Rhode Island Cancer Council, shall establish as public policy in the state increased funding for research and advocacy for creating genetic testing policies.(3) The department of health, through the Rhode Island Cancer Council, shall work with major health providers in Rhode Island to research and extend and promote the awareness and understanding of ovarian cancer in order to improve screening and detection tools and to work with the national organizations to assist in finding a cure.(4) The department of health, through the Rhode Island Cancer Council, shall coordinate the work of ovarian cancer groups, activists, researchers, support groups, and health advocates and shall annually report to the general assembly the progress it is making to advance education, detection and research and improved therapies concerning ovarian cancer affecting women in the state.History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 246, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.7-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.7 - The Breast Cancer Act|Section 23-12.7-1 - Short title.

§ 23-12.7-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "The Breast Cancer Act."History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 277, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.7-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.7 - The Breast Cancer Act|Section 23-12.7-2 - Legislative findings.

§ 23-12.7-2. Legislative findings.It is found and declared as follows:(1) Breast cancer is a significant threat to the health of women. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, and causes the death of a woman in the United States every twelve (12) minutes.(2) The incidence of breast cancer continues to increase at a dramatic rate. In 1964, one woman in twenty (20) developed breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. By 1987, the probability had increased to one in eleven (11) and by 1992, it was one in eight (8). At the current rate of increase, early in 2000, one woman in six (6) will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Presently breast cancer claims over two hundred (200) lives in Rhode Island annually.(3) Breast cancer exacts an enormous economic toll on our society, including over two billion dollars ($2,000,000,000) in direct medical costs, and over eight billion dollars ($8,000,000,000) in both direct medical and indirect costs.(4) Medical experts still do not know the cause of breast cancer, or how to prevent breast cancer.(5) The state of Rhode Island must take the lead in combating the increasingly rapid spread of breast cancer and the current lack of knowledge with respect to breast cancer's cause and cure, and effective methods of screening and treatment.(6) It is the intent of the legislature in enacting this chapter to fund screening mammography for women, who are uninsured and/or underinsured, satisfying eligibility criteria as established by the Rhode Island department of health with assistance from a community advisory board consisting of consumer advocates and physicians.(7) It is the further intent of the legislature to direct the Rhode Island department of health to provide appropriate diagnostic testing to determine a diagnosis of breast cancer and staging of the disease and case management of the woman's care by facilitating contact with a breast surgeon, medical oncologist, and/or radiation oncologist.(8) In addition, this legislation will include a mandate for programs of outreach, education, increased awareness, and cultural competence to the statewide community.(9) There are over twenty-two thousand (22,000) women in Rhode Island today with breast cancer. Nationally, one million six hundred thousand (1,600,000) women have breast cancer. Mammography screening is the most useful tool, to date, to identify a breast cancer.(10) There are four thousand eight hundred forty-four (4,844) Rhode Island women, who are uninsured or underinsured and cannot afford a mammogram.(11) In 1995, the Rhode Island general assembly passed a resolution declaring breast cancer an epidemic in the state.(12) In keeping with its progressive and concerned outlook for the health and welfare of women in Rhode Island, the guarantee of breast cancer screening must be extended to uninsured and underinsured women.(13) There should be no barrier to quality breast screening in Rhode Island.History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 277, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.7-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.7 - The Breast Cancer Act|Section 23-12.7-3 - Program established.

§ 23-12.7-3. Program established.(a) Through funding from the Rhode Island Cancer Council, the Rhode Island department of health is required to establish a program of free mammography screening according to American Cancer Society standards, and, where required, follow-up, diagnostic testing, and case management for women in the state who are uninsured or underinsured.(b) The screening program shall:(1) Secure radiology facilities to participate in the screening program;(2) Pay for screening mammograms;(3) Ensure that screening results are sent by mail, electronically, or otherwise, to the patient in a timely manner;(4) Provide diagnostic tests as required to diagnose breast cancer;(5) Provide case management facilitating appropriate contact to breast surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists; and(6) Provide follow-up support to women who are found to have breast cancer as a result of this screening program.(c) The director of the Rhode Island department of health is required to provide a quarterly report to the general assembly on the program of free mammography screening, follow-up diagnostic testing and case management, and public education. An advisory committee concerned with advocacy, outreach, and public education shall meet on a quarterly basis and report to the director.History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 277, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 45, § 1, effective June 11, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 46, § 1, effective June 11, 2021.
RI Gen L § 23-12.8-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.8 - The Firefighter Cancer Wellness Act|Section 23-12.8-1 - Short title.

§ 23-12.8-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Firefighter Cancer Wellness Act."History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 184, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.8-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.8 - The Firefighter Cancer Wellness Act|Section 23-12.8-2 - Legislative findings.

§ 23-12.8-2. Legislative findings.It is found and declared as follows:(1) Studies indicate that firefighters have a significantly higher risk of developing certain cancers due to exposure to toxins and chemicals.(2) The state of Rhode Island must take action to promote firefighter wellness and reduce the incidence and effects of cancer among firefighters.History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 184, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.8-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.8 - The Firefighter Cancer Wellness Act|Section 23-12.8-3 - Education program established.

§ 23-12.8-3. Education program established.(a) The director of the department of health shall annually provide to the office of the state fire marshal information regarding cancer incidence among professional and volunteer firefighters, the increase in survival rates attributable to early detection and the availability of cancer screening as well as any other applicable testing methods designed to decrease the incidence and severity of malignant conditions resulting from occupational exposure to hazardous materials.(b) The office of the state fire marshal shall annually inform the fire chiefs of all professional and volunteer departments and districts in the state of Rhode Island of the cancer risks associated with firefighting and the importance of frequent medical examination including cancer screening.(c) The department of health, the state fire marshal and Rhode Island municipalities may enter into contracts with healthcare and/or cancer screening providers for the purpose of establishing preventative programs for firefighters and related professions.History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 184, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.9-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.9 - Dense Breast Notification and Education|Section 23-12.9-1 - Short title.

§ 23-12.9-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Dense Breast Notification and Education Act."History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 47, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 54, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-12.9-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-12.9 - Dense Breast Notification and Education|Section 23-12.9-2 - Public policy goals - Department of health.

§ 23-12.9-2. Public policy goals — Department of health.The department of health, through the Rhode Island Cancer Council, is authorized and mandated to implement the following public health policy goals as they relate to dense breast notification in Rhode Island. Commencing on October 1, 2014, all healthcare facilities that perform mammography examinations shall include in the summary of the mammography report to be provided to a patient by mail, electronically, or otherwise, information that identifies the patient's individual Breast Tissue Classification based on the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System established by the American College of Radiology. If the facility determines that a patient has heterogeneously or extremely dense breasts, the summary of the mammography report shall also include the following notice:"Your mammogram indicates that you have dense breast tissue. Dense breast tissue is relatively common and is found in about forty percent (40%) of women. The presence of dense tissue can make it more difficult to detect cancers in the breast by mammography because it can hide small abnormalities and may be associated with an increased risk. Hence, you may benefit from supplementary screening tests, which may include a breast ultrasound screening, or a breast MRI examination, or both, depending on your individual risk factors.We are providing this information to raise your awareness of this important factor and to encourage you to discuss your dense breast tissue, as well as other breast cancer risk factors, with your healthcare provider. Together, you can decide which screening options are right for you.A report of your results was sent to your physician. You should contact your physician if you have any questions or concerns about this report."History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 47, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 54, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 45, § 2, effective June 11, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 46, § 2, effective June 11, 2021.
RI Gen L § 23-13-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-13 - Maternal and Child Health Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs|Section 23-13-1 - Acceptance of federal act - Administration and purpose of program.

§ 23-13-1. Acceptance of federal act — Administration and purpose of program.(a) The state accepts the provisions of Title V, relative to maternal and child health services, of an act passed by the congress of the United States, entitled the "Social Security Act", approved August 14, 1935, and as subsequently amended, 42 U.S.C. § 701 et seq., and designates the state department of health as the state agency for administering in Rhode Island the provisions of Title V of the "Social Security Act" relative to maternal and child health services.(b) The state department of health shall administer a program of ambulatory health services for mothers and children and shall supervise the administration of those services included in the program which are not directly administered by the department. The purposes of those programs shall be: to reduce maternal and infant mortality, to reduce the incidence and prevalence of preventable diseases and disabling conditions among children, to reduce the need for inpatient and long-term care services, to increase the number of children (especially low income children) receiving immunization, health assessment, diagnostic, and treatment services, to develop, extend, and improve ambulatory health services to locate, diagnose, care for, and rehabilitate children with disabling conditions, and otherwise preserve, protect, and promote the health of mothers and children. The director of health is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this section.History of Section.P.L. 1937, ch. 2481, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 271, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, §§ 65, 180; G.L. 1956, § 23-13-1; P.L. 1982, ch. 390, § 3; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 46; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 46.
RI Gen L § 23-13-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-13 - Maternal and Child Health Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs|Section 23-13-2 - Acceptance of gifts.

§ 23-13-2. Acceptance of gifts.(a) In addition to sums of money received from the federal government and in addition to appropriations made by the general assembly, the state department of health may accept in the name of and in behalf of the state gifts of money, other than federal and state government allotments or appropriations, which shall be construed as gifts and shall be deposited by the general treasurer in an account or accounts of the department that the director of health may designate.(b) The provisions of § 35-4-1 shall not apply to the subsection (a) of this section, insofar as they relate to the disposal of money received as gifts.History of Section.P.L. 1937, ch. 2481, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 271, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 180; G.L. 1956, § 23-13-2.