Hawaii HB1970 appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to support the Hawaii Tumor Registry.

Hawaii HB1970 allocates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to bolster the Hawaii Tumor Registry. The bill aims to offset a reduction in federal funding and ensure the registry can meet its twenty percent cost-sharing requirement. It also provides resources for the tumor biorepository and a statewide pathology reporting software. The Hawaii Tumor Registry, recognized as a top-performing cancer registry, plays a crucial role in cancer surveillance and research, contributing to national efforts and local health initiatives.

Hawaii HB1970 appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to support the Hawaii Tumor Registry.

Hawaii HB1970 allocates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to bolster the Hawaii Tumor Registry. The bill aims to offset a reduction in federal funding and ensure the registry can meet its twenty percent cost-sharing requirement. It also provides resources for the tumor biorepository and a statewide pathology reporting software. The Hawaii Tumor Registry, recognized as a top-performing cancer registry, plays a crucial role in cancer surveillance and research, contributing to national efforts and local health initiatives.