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2018 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 15 - Disease and Disease Prevention Generally
Subchapter 19 - Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act
§ 20-15-1904. Program for prevention of colorectal cancer

Universal Citation: AR Code § 20-15-1904 (2018)
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  • (a) There is created in the Department of Health the Arkansas Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Program if funds are available.

  • (b) The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences may collaborate with the department in conducting the program.

  • (c)

    • (1) The program shall be designed in conformity with federal law and regulations regarding a program for prevention, early detection, and treatment of colorectal cancer.

    • (2) Funds shall not be used to supplant funds already available for prevention, early detection, and treatment of colorectal cancer.

  • (d) A contract may be made under this subchapter only if:

    • (1) In providing screenings for colorectal cancer, priority is given to individuals who lack adequate coverage under health insurance and health plans for screenings for colorectal cancer;

    • (2) Screenings are carried out as preventive health measures in accordance with evidence-based screening guidelines and procedures;

    • (3) A payment made through the program for a screening procedure will not exceed the amount specified under federal law and regulations regarding a grant program for prevention, early detection, and treatment of colorectal cancer;

    • (4) Funds shall not be spent to make payment for any item or service if that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made:

      • (A) Under a state compensation program, an insurance policy, or a federal or state health benefits program; or

      • (B) By an entity that provides health services on a prepaid basis; and

    • (5) Fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures are established to ensure proper disbursal of and accounting for amounts received under this subchapter.

  • (e) Upon request, the department shall provide records maintained under this subchapter to the appropriate federal oversight agency.

  • (f) The program shall be implemented statewide.

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