§ 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.