Early Lung Cancer Screening Task Force

The Early Lung Cancer Screening Task Force examines access to low-dose CT screening for high-risk populations in Hawaii and recommends policies to expand screening rates, particularly among communities with elevated smoking histories. ทำหน้าที่ตรวจสอบinsurance coverage requirements, provider capacity, and health disparities data. The task force may recommend legislative or regulatory changes to the Department of Health.

Lung cancer is one of the leading cancer killers in Hawaii, and early detection dramatically improves survival rates. This task force's ข้อเสนอแนะ could affect whether your health insurance is required to cover screening without cost-sharing.