Maryland Department of Health - Patient Navigation Services - Study

SB 986 requires the Maryland Department of Health to study patient navigation services for cancer patients. The study will assess current service availability, identify barriers to access, and analyze how these services help patients navigate care from diagnosis through treatment. The department must recommend specific policy, legislative, or budget changes to improve these services. The findings and recommendations are due to the General Assembly by December 1, 2025. This bill does not create new services but sets up a review to inform future improvements for cancer patients and their families.