SB1150 mandates cancer reporting in California, requiring hospitals and facilities to report cancer cases to the state department.

SB1150 establishes a system for the collection of cancer incidence data in California. It mandates that hospitals and other facilities providing cancer treatment report each case to the state department. Pathologists diagnosing cancer must also report diagnoses using approved formats. The bill allows the department to access and report information if facilities fail to comply. It emphasizes confidentiality and prohibits the use of reported data for purposes other than those approved.

SB1150 mandates cancer reporting in California, requiring hospitals and facilities to report cancer cases to the state department.

SB1150 establishes a system for the collection of cancer incidence data in California. It mandates that hospitals and other facilities providing cancer treatment report each case to the state department. Pathologists diagnosing cancer must also report diagnoses using approved formats. The bill allows the department to access and report information if facilities fail to comply. It emphasizes confidentiality and prohibits the use of reported data for purposes other than those approved.