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NY Pub Health L § 2403 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1 - General Provisions 2403 - Cancer; Compulsory Submission for Supervision or Inspection Not Required.

§  2403.  Cancer;  compulsory submission for supervision or inspection   not required.  Nothing in this article shall be construed to compel  any   individual  to  submit  to  medical  or health department supervision or   inspection.
NY Pub Health L § 2404 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1 - General Provisions 2404 - Breast Cancer; Duty to Inform.

§  2404.  Breast  cancer;  duty to inform.   1. The commissioner shall   develop a standardized written summary, in plain non-technical language,   which shall explain the alternative medically viable methods of treating   breast cancer, including but  not  limited  to  hormonal,  radiological,   chemotherapeutic  or  surgical  treatments, or combinations thereof. The   summary shall contain  information  on  breast  reconstructive  surgery,   including  but  not  limited  to, the use of breast implants, their side   effects, risks and other  pertinent  information  to  aid  a  person  in   deciding on a course of treatment.1-a.  The  informational  summary shall also include an explanation of   the special provisions relating to mastectomy, lymph node dissection, or   lumpectomy, and  breast  reconstructive  surgery  coverage,  and  second   opinion  coverage (including out-of-network options) under the insurance   law and section  twenty-eight  hundred  three-o  of  this  chapter,  and   suggest  that  patients  undergoing  such  procedures check their health   plans and/or insurance policies for the details of their coverage.2. The standardized written  summary  for  alternative  breast  cancer   treatments  shall  be  provided  by a physician to each person under his   care who has been diagnosed to be afflicted with breast cancer upon said   diagnosis, or as soon thereafter as practicable.3. The summary shall be updated as is necessary.4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to  create  a  cause  of   action  for lack of informed consent in any instance in which such cause   of action would be limited by section  twenty-eight  hundred  five-d  of   this chapter.
NY Pub Health L § 2404-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1 - General Provisions 2404-A - Prostate Cancer; Duty to Inform.

§  2404-a.  Prostate cancer; duty to inform. 1. The commissioner shall develop a standardized written summary, in plain non-technical language, which shall explain the following:  (a) the symptoms and risk factors for prostate cancer;  (b) the available methods for the detection and diagnosis of  prostate cancer,  including information on the relative accuracy of the available detection and diagnostic techniques;  (c) the availability of insurance coverage  for  diagnostic  screening for prostate cancer without cost sharing pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph  eleven-a  of  subsection  (i)  of  section three thousand two hundred sixteen, subparagraph (B) of paragraph  eleven-a  of  subsection (1)  of  section three thousand two hundred twenty-one and paragraph two of subsection (z-1) of section four thousand three hundred three of  the insurance law; and  (d)  the  alternative  medically  viable  methods of treating prostate cancer,  including  but   not   limited   to   hormonal,   radiological, chemotherapeutic  or  surgical  treatments, or combinations thereof. The summary shall contain information on prostate post-treatment  risks  and other  pertinent  information  to  aid  a person in deciding a course of treatment. The summary shall be updated as is necessary.   2. The summary shall be  provided  to  any  health  care  provider  or practitioner  providing medical treatment to adult men without charge or fee for distribution  in  accordance  with  subdivision  three  of  this section.   3. The standardized written summary provided for by subdivision one of this  section  may  be provided by a health care provider to each person under his or her care who is or may be at risk for  prostate  cancer  or who  has  been  diagnosed to be afflicted with prostate cancer upon said diagnosis, or as soon thereafter as practicable.   4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to  create  a  cause  of action  for lack of informed consent in any instance in which such cause of action would be limited by section  twenty-eight  hundred  five-d  of this chapter.   5.  The  commissioner shall have the written summary, required by this section, completed and prepared for distribution on  or  before  January first, nineteen hundred ninety-eight.
NY Pub Health L § 2404-B (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1 - General Provisions 2404-B - Breast Cancer; Duty of Providers of Mammography Services to Ascertain and Provide Clinical Breast Examination Information.

§  2404-b. Breast cancer; duty of providers of mammography services to   ascertain and provide clinical  breast  examination  information.  Every   provider  who provides mammography services shall ascertain when, or if,   their patients have had a clinical breast examination prior to providing   such service and shall include such  information  with  any  mammography   results  or  reports  to alert healthcare providers if a clinical breast   examination has not recently  been  performed.  Criminal  penalties  for   violation  pursuant  to  subdivisions one and two of section twelve-b of   this chapter shall not apply to this section.
NY Pub Health L § 2404-C (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1 - General Provisions 2404-C - Breast Cancer; Duty of Providers of Mammography Services to Notify and Inform.

§  2404-c. Breast cancer; duty of providers of mammography services to   notify and inform. Every provider of mammography services  shall,  if  a   patient's   mammogram   demonstrates   dense   breast   tissue,  provide   notification to such patient that shall include, but not be limited  to,   the  following  information,  in  any  summary of the mammography report   sent, pursuant to the federal mammography quality standards act, to  the   patient:Your  mammogram  shows  that your breast tissue is dense. Dense breast   tissue is very common and is not abnormal. However, dense breast  tissue   can  make  it  harder  to  find  cancer  on  a mammogram and may also be   associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.This information about the result of your mammogram is given to you to   raise your awareness. Use this information to talk to your doctor  about   your  own risks for breast cancer. At that time, ask your doctor if more   screening tests might be useful, based on your risk. A  report  of  your   results was sent to your physician.For  the  purposes  of  this  section  dense  breast tissue shall mean   heterogeneously dense or extremely dense tissue as defined in nationally   recognized  guidelines  or  systems  for  breast  imaging  reporting  of   mammography screening, including, but not limited to, the breast imaging   reporting  and data system of the American College of Radiology, and any   equivalent new terms, as such guidelines or systems are updated.
NY Pub Health L § 2404-D (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1 - General Provisions 2404-D - Breast Cancer; Duty to Provide Extended Hours.

§   2404-d.   Breast  cancer;  duty  to  provide  extended  hours.  1. Applicability. This section shall  apply  to  any  general  hospital  or extension clinic that is certified as a mammography facility pursuant to the federal mammography quality standards act (MQSA).   2.  Extended  service  hours. Any general hospital or extension clinic certified as a mammography facility pursuant to the MQSA  shall  provide extended  hours,  i.e.  in the early morning, evening, or weekend hours, for  screening  mammography  services.  Extended  hours  for   screening mammography  services  shall be provided on at least two days each week, for at least two hours each day offered, for a total of  at  least  four hours each week, including but not limited to the following times:  (a) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM;  (b)  Monday  through Friday, between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM; or  (c) Saturday or Sunday, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.   3. Waiver. (a) A facility may submit an application for a waiver  from the  requirements  of  this  section,  in  whole  or  in part, if it can demonstrate, to the department's satisfaction, that the facility:  (i) does not have sufficient  staff  to  provide  extended  hours  for screening mammography services in accordance with this section, and that it  is  making  diligent  efforts  to  obtain  staffing such that it can provide extended hours;  (ii)  is  in  the  process  of  discontinuing  screening   mammography services, as part of a consolidation or similar change; or  (iii)  is  subject  to  such  other  hardships as the department deems appropriate.  (b) The department may deny, grant or  extend  a  waiver  pursuant  to paragraph  (a)  of  this  subdivision  for  ninety  days, or more if the department determines appropriate, in its sole discretion.
NY Pub Health L § 2405 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1-A - Cancer Detection and Education Program 2405 - Cancer Detection and Education Program; Establishment.

§  2405.  Cancer  detection  and  education program; establishment. 1. There is hereby created within the department the cancer  detection  and education  program,  also  known  as  the  cancer services program. This program is established to promote  screening  and  detection  of  cancer among  unserved  or  underserved  populations,  to  educate  the  public regarding cancer and the benefits of early  detection,  and  to  provide counseling   and  referral  services.  For  purposes  of  this  section, "unserved  or  underserved  populations"  shall  mean   persons   having inadequate access and financial resources to obtain cancer screening and detection services, including persons who lack health insurance or whose health  insurance  coverage  is  inadequate  or  who  cannot  meet their deductible obligations for purposes of accessing  coverage  under  their health insurance.   2. The program shall include:  (a)  establishment  of  a  statewide  public  education  and  outreach campaign to publicize evidence  based  cancer  detection  and  education services,  such  campaign  shall  include:  general community education, outreach to specific underserved populations,  evidence  based  clinical cancer  screening  services,  and  an  informational  summary that shall include an explanation of the importance of  clinical  examinations  and what  to  expect  during  clinical  examinations  and  cancer  screening services;  (b) provision  of  grants  to  approved  organizations  under  section twenty-four hundred six of this title;  (c)  compilation of data concerning the cancer detection and education program and dissemination of the data to the public; and  (d) development  of  professional  education  programs  including  the benefits  of  early  detection  of cancer and clinical examinations, the recommended frequency of  clinical  examinations  and  cancer  screening services, and professionally recognized best practices guidelines.
NY Pub Health L § 2406-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1-A - Cancer Detection and Education Program 2406-A - Grants to Community-Based Organizations.

§ 2406-a. Grants to community-based organizations. 1. The commissioner   shall  make  grants  within  any  such  amount  as  may  be appropriated   specifically for community-based  organizations  for  the  provision  of   counseling,  education  and outreach programs for persons diagnosed with   breast cancer.2. For the purposes of this section,  "community-based  organizations"   shall  mean  grass  roots,  free-standing  organizations in which breast   cancer survivors hold significant  decision-making  responsibility,  and   which  offer  a  broad  range  of  breast  cancer  education and support   services free of charge.3.  The  commissioner  shall  provide  notice  and   opportunity   for   community-based   organizations   to   submit  applications  to  provide   post-diagnosis  breast  cancer  counseling,   education   and   outreach   programs.  Such  applications  shall  be  on  forms  established  by the   commissioner.
NY Pub Health L § 2408 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1-A - Cancer Detection and Education Program 2408 - Annual Report.

§  2408.  Annual  report.  The  commissioner shall submit on or before   December first, an annual report to the  governor  and  the  legislature   concerning the operation of the breast and cervical cancer detection and   education  program.  Commencing  in  nineteen  hundred ninety-five, such   reports shall  include  the  experience  of  the  program  in  providing   cervical  cancer  early  detection  and  diagnostic services. The annual   report shall include  strategies  for  implementation  of  the  cervical   cancer prevention plan and for promoting the plan to the general public,   state  and  local  elected  officials,  and  various  public and private   organizations,  associations,  businesses,  industries,  and   agencies.   Approved  organizations  shall  provide  such data and assessment as the   commissioner may require for such report. Such report shall also include   any recommendations  for  additional  action  to  respond  to  the  high   incidence of breast cancer in this state.
NY Pub Health L § 2409 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1-A - Cancer Detection and Education Program 2409 - Ovarian Cancer Information Program.

§ 2409. Ovarian cancer information program. 1. There is hereby created within  the  department the ovarian cancer information program (referred to in this section as the "program"), which  shall  provide  information for  consumers,  patients, and health care providers relating to ovarian cancer, including signs and symptoms,  risk  factors,  the  benefits  of early  detection  through  appropriate  diagnostic testing and treatment options.   2. The program may  include  but  not  be  limited  to  the  following elements:  (a)  educational  and  informational materials in print, audio, video, electronic, or other media;  (b) public service announcements and advertisements; and  (c)  establishment  of  toll-free  telephone   hotlines   to   provide information.   3.  The  department  shall  produce,  make  available  to  others  for reproduction, or contract with others to develop the materials mentioned in this section as the commissioner deems appropriate.  These  materials shall  be  made available to the public free of charge as appropriate or for a fee under certain circumstances. The commissioner  shall  require, where  appropriate,  health  care  providers  to  provide  or make these materials available to patients.   4. In exercising any of his or her  powers  under  this  section,  the commissioner  shall  consult with appropriate health care professionals, providers, consumers and patients, or organizations representing them.   5. In addition to any state funds appropriated for  the  program,  the commissioner  may  accept  grants from public or private sources for the program. The commissioner, in administering this section, shall seek  to coordinate  the  program  with other public and private efforts, and may undertake joint or cooperative programs with  other  public  or  private entities.   6.  The  commissioner  may  make  rules  and regulations necessary and appropriate for the implementation of this section.
NY Pub Health L § 2409-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1-A - Cancer Detection and Education Program 2409-A - Advisory Council.

§  2409-a.  Advisory  council.  1.  There is hereby established in the   department the cancer detection and education program advisory  council,   for  the  purpose of advising the commissioner with regards to providing   information to consumers, patients, and health care providers  relating,   but  not  limited to, breast, cervical, prostate, testicular and ovarian   cancer, including signs and symptoms,  risk  factors,  the  benefits  of   prevention  and  early  detection, guideline concordant cancer screening   and disease management, options for diagnostic  testing  and  treatment,   new technologies, and survivorship.2.  The  advisory  council  shall:  (a)  make  recommendations  to the   department regarding the promotion and implementation of programs  under   sections  twenty-four  hundred  six and twenty-four hundred nine of this   title; and (b) prior to the department providing  grants  from  the  New   York  State  prostate and testicular cancer research and education fund,   created pursuant to section ninety-five-e  of  the  state  finance  law,   advise   the  department  on  various  components  of  the  department's   solicitation to distribute such funds, including but not limited to, the   potential uses of the funds, the entities that may be eligible to  apply   for  the  funds,  the  recommended  contract  deliverables  for entities   receiving the funds, the  recommended  geographic  distribution  of  the   funds, and the recommended award amounts.3.  The  commissioner  shall  appoint twenty-one voting members, which   shall include representation of health  care  professionals,  consumers,   patients,  one  voting  member  who shall be a person who has or has had   prostate or testicular cancer, one voting member who shall be  a  person   who  has  or  has  had  breast,  cervical  or  ovarian  cancer and other   appropriate interests reflective of the diversity  of  the  state,  with   expertise  in  breast,  cervical,  prostate,  testicular  and/or ovarian   cancer. The commissioner shall appoint one member as a chairperson.  The   members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services,   but  shall  be  allowed  their actual and necessary expenses incurred in   performance of their duties.4. A majority of the appointed voting membership of  the  board  shall   constitute quorum.5.  The  advisory  council  shall  meet  at least twice a year, at the   request of the department.
NY Pub Health L § 2412 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1-B - Health Research Science Board 2412 - Agency Implementation.

§ 2412. Agency implementation.  All state agencies, including, but not   limited  to,  the  departments of agriculture and markets, environmental   conservation, and health, shall review  their  programs  and  operations   (pursuant  to  guidelines established by the board) to determine whether   they currently collect data which may be of use to  researchers  engaged   in breast, prostate or testicular cancer research. Any agency collecting   such data shall forward a description of the data to the health research   science board.
NY Pub Health L § 2413 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1-B - Health Research Science Board 2413 - Biennial Report.

§  2413. Biennial report. The commissioner shall submit a report on or   before January first commencing in  nineteen  hundred  ninety-nine,  and   biennially  thereafter,  to the governor, the temporary president of the   senate and the speaker of the assembly concerning the operation  of  the   health research science board. Such report shall include recommendations   from  the  health  research science board including, but not limited to,   the types of data that would be useful for breast cancer researchers and   whether private citizen use of residential pesticides should be added to   the reporting requirements. The report shall also include a  summary  of   research  requests  granted  or  denied.  In addition, such report shall   include an evaluation by  the  commissioner,  the  commissioner  of  the   department of environmental conservation and the health research science   board of the basis, efficiency and scientific utility of the information   derived  from  pesticide  reporting  pursuant  to  sections  33-1205 and   33-1207 of the environmental conservation law and recommend whether such   system should be modified or  continued.  The  report  shall  include  a   summary  of  the comments and recommendations presented by the public at   the board's public hearings.
NY Pub Health L § 2420 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 2 - State Institute for the Study of Malignant Diseases 2420 - Cancer Institute; Continued.

§ 2420. Cancer institute; continued. The state institute for the study   of  malignant  diseases,  known as the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, is   hereby continued under the management and control of the department.
NY Pub Health L § 2421 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 2 - State Institute for the Study of Malignant Diseases 2421 - Cancer Institute; Functions; Powers and Duties.

§  2421. Cancer institute; functions; powers and duties.  1. The state   institute  for  the  study  of   malignant   diseases,   shall   conduct   investigations  of  the cause, mortality, treatment, prevention and cure   of cancer and allied diseases.2. Persons afflicted with cancer or allied diseases, may  be  received   free  of  charge  in the said state institute for study, experimental or   other treatment, under regulations established by the commissioner.3. The direction of related research work in whole or in  part  toward   malignant diseases in connection with conditions other than cancer shall   not  be a violation of the conditions of the grants made pursuant to the   provisions of chapter one hundred twenty-eight of the laws  of  nineteen   hundred eleven.
NY Pub Health L § 2422 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 2 - State Institute for the Study of Malignant Diseases 2422 - Cancer Institute; Commissioner's Duty to Publish Reports.

§ 2422. Cancer institute; commissioner's duty to publish reports.  The   commissioner  shall  publish  from  time  to  time  the  result  of  the   investigations by  the  state  institute  for  the  study  of  malignant   diseases  for  the  benefit of humanity, and from time to time, he shall   collate its publications in a  scientific  report  for  distribution  to   scientific organizations and to medical scientists and qualified members   of the medical profession.
NY Pub Health L § 2423 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 2 - State Institute for the Study of Malignant Diseases 2423 - Cancer Institute; Administration of Gifts and Trusts.

§  2423.  Cancer  institute;  administration of gifts and trusts.  The   commissioner, as the successor of the board of  trustees  of  the  state   institute  for  the  study  of  malignant  diseases,  shall  execute and   administer any gifts, transfer or trust heretofore made to  or  for  the   benefit  of such institute and may receive gifts, legacies and bequests,   and use the same for the advancement of the subjects and purposes of the   institute.