2009 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 192 Department of Health and Senior Services
192.729. Systemic lupus erythematosus program established--expansion of existing programs permitted--rulemaking authority.

192.729. 1. There is hereby established a state systemic lupus erythematosus program in the department of health and senior services. Subject to appropriations, the lupus program shall:

(1) Track and monitor the prevalence and incidents of lupus occurring throughout the state;

(2) Identify medical professionals and providers that are knowledgeable or specialize in the treatment of lupus and related diseases or illnesses; and

(3) Promote lupus research and public awareness through collaborations with academic partners throughout the state and local boards, including the Missouri chapter of the lupus foundation.

2. The department may utilize or expand existing programs such as the office on* women's health, the office of minority health and the state arthritis program established in sections 192.700 to 192.727 to meet the requirements of this section.

3. The department may promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to chapter 536, RSMo.

(L. 2001 H.B. 106 merged with S.B. 266)

*Word "of" appears in original rolls.