MS Comprehensive Cancer Care Coalition Task force; create.

HB 1498 creates the Mississippi Comprehensive Cancer Care Coalition Task Force to develop a state-wide plan addressing cancer care gaps. The task force, composed of 20 members including legislators, health officials, cancer advocacy groups, survivors, and healthcare providers, must create a data-driven plan by December 1, 2025, focusing on equity, prevention, treatment, and survivorship across all cancer care stages. It will propose specific legislation to the legislature based on its findings, using principles aligned with CDC and National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. This bill directly affects Mississippi's cancer care system by mandating a coordinated strategy to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for all residents.