§ 35-25-206 — 35-25-203. Cancer control plan and program

(a) The department shall develop a comprehensive cancer
control plan. The department shall begin with the plan and
recommendations in the Wyoming cancer control plan published in
October 2005 by the Wyoming comprehensive cancer control
consortium. The goals shall be to reduce the numbers of people
affected by cancer with improved prevention and education and,
for those individuals who are diagnosed with cancer, the goal
shall be to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and palliative
interventions that are evidence based, scientifically proven
best of care. The comprehensive cancer control plan may include:
(i) Cancer prevention and education for both the
public, health care professionals and institutions;
(ii) Evidence based early detection, screening,
diagnosis and treatment;
(iii) Research and data collection;
(iv) Palliative care including pain management and
other steps to improve the quality of life of probably terminal
cancer patients;
(v) Rehabilitation of cancer victims; and
(vi) Programs to assist cancer survivors in returning
to normal life.
(b) In financing and implementing the program established
pursuant to subsection (a) of this section the department shall
consider the use of the Medicaid program. This section does not
constitute authorization to expand the services and
eligibilities of the Medicaid program which requires specific
legislative authorization. The department may recommend such
authorization where appropriate.
(c) The department may contract with one (1) or more third
parties to develop and implement the plans authorized by this
section. Any contract awarded under this section shall be
awarded on the basis of competitive bids and shall include
specific requirements relating to outcome based evaluation.
(d) Subject to the restriction of subsection (b) of this
section, the department may accept state, federal, local and
nongovernmental funds for developing and implementing the plans
established pursuant to this section.
(e) The department may solicit proposals for grants under
this section by publication of a request for proposals. Grant
recipients under this section may include local governments,
private nonprofit organizations, schools and other organizations
as appropriate. Any grants to organizations not political
subdivisions of the state of Wyoming or under the absolute
control of the state shall be subject to any restriction
necessary to comply with Article 16, Section 6 of the Wyoming
Constitution. Any request for proposals used during the
competitive grant process shall include specific requirements
relating to outcome based evaluation of the grant recipient's
performance.
(f) The department shall collaborate and coordinate with
public and private entities including state and local
governments and the CDC to assure maximum effective use of
resources, people and money. The department shall take advice,
as appropriate, from the statewide comprehensive cancer control
steering committee.
(g) Considering funds available and the purposes for which
those funds are made available, the department shall give
emphasis to the following cancer control and prevention
programs:
(i) The county cancer resource coordinator program.
This program shall be a pilot program in two (2) sites, one (1)
urban and one (1) rural. Each program shall cover at least one
(1) county and may cover several counties. The program may be
expanded to additional sites if sufficient funds become
available;
(ii) Public education relating to cancer prevention
and awareness for all cancers;
(iii) Early detection of cancer including those
cancers identified in the state cancer control plan and
specifically including the Wyoming colorectal cancer early
detection and prevention program;
(iv) Programs and public education which promote the
reduction of risk factors to reduce cancer and other chronic
diseases within the state; and
(v) Programs and public education which enhance
treatment and quality of care of those impacted by cancer within
the state.
(h) The department may propose cancer control as a
specific line item in its biennial budget.
(j) The department shall, in accordance with the Wyoming
Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate rules and regulations
as appropriate to implement this act.
(k) The department shall report on its activities, program
outcomes, conclusions and goals for the next two (2) years under
this act to the joint labor, health and social services interim
committee. The report shall be due on October 1 of every odd
numbered year.