NY Pub Health L § 2406 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 24 - Control of Malignant Diseases Title 1-A - Cancer Detection and Education Program 2406 - Grants to Approved Organizations.

§  2406.  Grants  to approved organizations. 1. The commissioner shall make grants within the amounts appropriated  to  approved  organizations for  the  provision of services relating to the evidence based screening and detection of cancer as part of this  program.  Such  services  shall include but not be limited to:  (a)  promotion  and  provision of early detection of cancer, including clinical examinations and cancer screening services;  (b) provision of counseling and information on treatment  options  and referral for appropriate medical treatment;  (c)   dissemination   of   information  to  unserved  and  underserved populations, to the general public  and  to  health  care  professionals concerning  cancer,  the  benefits of early detection and treatment, and the availability of cancer screening services;  (d) identification of  local  cancer  screening  services  within  the approved organization's region;  (e)  provision  of  information,  counseling  and referral services to individuals diagnosed with cancer; and  (f) provision of information regarding  the  availability  of  medical assistance,   including   medical  assistance  under  paragraph  (v)  of subdivision four of  section  three  hundred  sixty-six  of  the  social services law, to an individual who requires treatment for cancer.   2.  The  commissioner  shall  give  notice  and provide opportunity to submit applications to provide cancer detection and education  programs. In  order  to  be considered for a grant to provide cancer detection and education programs, applicants must show evidence of the following:  (a) ability to provide and to ensure  consistent  and  quality  cancer detection services;  (b) expertise in cancer detection and treatment;  (c)  capacity  to  coordinate  services with physicians, hospitals and other appropriate local institutions or agencies;  (d) ability to provide cancer  detection  and  education  services  to unserved or underserved populations; and  (e)  ability  to implement a cancer detection and education program in accordance with the standards specified in  subdivision  three  of  this section.   Applications shall be made on forms provided by the commissioner.   3.  The commissioner shall develop standards for the implementation of cancer detection and education programs by approved organizations  which shall ensure the following:  (a) integration of the approved organization with existing health care providers;  (b) maximizing third party reimbursement;  (c) provision of services to unserved or underserved populations.   4.  Within  the  amounts  of  state  or federal funds appropriated for cancer early detection and  diagnosis,  approved  organizations  may  be authorized  by  the  department to provide such services for populations served pursuant to this title. Early detection services  shall  include, but  not be limited to, complete examinations, evidence based screening, patient education, counseling, follow-up and referral.