An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer

This bill establishes a comprehensive initiative within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to address pancreatic cancer through prevention, screening, education, and support programs. It creates a new advisory council composed of thirteen members from various medical and advocacy fields, including representatives from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the American Cancer Society, to guide these efforts. The council will recommend a system to certify hospitals that meet specific national care standards and work to ensure underserved areas have access to qualified facilities. Additionally, the council will investigate ways to share best practices among healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.