§ 2500-C — Special programs with respect to diethylstilbestrol

§ 2500-c. Special programs with respect to diethylstilbestrol. 1. For\nthe purpose of identifying persons who have been exposed to the\npotential hazards and afflictions of diethylstilbestrol, and for the\npurpose of educating the public concerning the symptoms and prevention\nof associated malignancies, the commissioner shall establish, promote\nand maintain a public information campaign on diethylstilbestrol. Such\ncampaign shall be conducted throughout the state and shall include but\nnot be limited to a concerted effort at reaching those persons or the\noffspring of persons who have been exposed to diethylstilbestrol in\norder to encourage them to seek medical care for the prevention or\ntreatment of any malignant condition.\n 2. (a) The commissioner shall designate and enter into contracts with\nproviders of health care for the purpose of establishing regional\nscreening programs for diethylstilbestrol exposed persons. In\ndetermining the provider with which to contract, the commissioner shall\nconsider such provider's compliance with state and federally mandated\nstandards, the location in relation to the geographical distribution of\npersons exposed to diethylstilbestrol, and the capacity of such provider\nto properly screen for breast cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer,\nvaginal adenosis, testicular cancer and any other malignancy and\nabnormal conditions resulting from DES exposure.\n (b) Each contract for a regional screening program shall be upon such\nterms and conditions as the commissioner determines, provided, however,\nthat expenses incurred shall be reimbursed by the state after applying\nagainst the total cost of screening and diagnosis the amounts received\nfrom third party payers and less any fee charged each person receiving\nsuch services where the commissioner shall determine a sliding fee scale\nbased on ability to pay.\n 3. Each provider of health care that enters into a contract as\nprovided for in this section shall conduct a training program in\nconjunction with the department for purposes of instructing physicians,\nphysician assistants and nurses within the respective health systems\nagency in the detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of\ndiethylstilbestrol exposed persons.\n 4. The bureau of cancer control within the health department shall\nestablish and maintain a registry of women who took diethylstilbestrol\nduring pregnancy and their offspring who were exposed to\ndiethylstilbestrol prenatally for the purpose of follow-up care and\ntreatment of long term problems associated with diethylstilbestrol\nexposure. Enrollment in the registry shall be upon a voluntary basis.\n 5. The commissioner may request and shall receive from any department,\ndivision, board, bureau, commission or agency of the state or of any\npolitical subdivision thereof such assistance and data as will enable\nhim to properly carry out his activities hereunder and effectuate the\npurposes herein set forth. The commissioner may also enter into any\ncontract for services as he deems necessary with a private agency or\nconcern upon said terms and conditions as he deems appropriate.\n 7. Special programs as provided for in this section shall be conducted\nwithin the appropriation made therefor.\n