SCLD Update
July 1997

Breast Cancer Detection
Cervical Cancer Detection
Prostate Cancer Detection
Cancer-General
Tobacco-Use Reduction
State-of-the-Art Treatment
Cancer Registries
Occupational Exposure Reduction
Addendum
Enacted Legislation and Adopted Resolutions

Cervical Cancer Detection
Third-Party Reimbursement

An Illinois bill (H.B. 1881) requires designated insurers, HMOs, and public employee health plans to provide coverage for an annual cervical smear or Pap smear. See the additional summaries of this bill in the Breast Cancer Detection/Third-Party Reimbursement section, the Breast Cancer Detection/Inpatient Care section, and the Prostate Cancer Detection/Third-Party Reimbursement section.

Cytology Quality Assurance

Florida's S.B. 270 specifies education and experience requirements for clinical laboratory directors.

Screening Programs

Legislation in Connecticut (H.B. 6702) appropriates to the state Department of Public Health $1,830,923 for Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Treatment for fiscal year 1997-1998 and $1,875,923 for fiscal year 1998-1999. See the additional summary of this bill in the Breast Cancer Detection/Screening Programs section.