Comprehensive cancer survivorship program

(a) In general The Secretary shall carry out a comprehensive cancer survivorship program that includes a program of supportive care services in accordance with subsection (b) to improve the quality of life and long-term survivorship of cancer survivors. (b) Cancer survivorship quality-of-Life program (1) In general The Secretary shall carry out a program of awarding grants to eligible entities to provide services to cancer survivors to enhance their quality of life and improve their long-term survival rates. Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall commence operating such program. (2) Eligible entity defined In this subsection, the term eligible entity includes an entity that is— (A) a State comprehensive cancer program; (B) a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center or centers; or (C) a community-based organization, including a patient advocacy organization, that— (i) has the capacity to reach cancer survivors through local, State, or national organizations; and (ii) is focused on cancer survivors and strategies for meeting their needs related to their health and well-being. (3) Use of funds A grant received under this subsection shall be used to provide services to cancer survivors to enhance their quality of life and improve their long-term survival rates, such as by assisting survivors to— (A) engage in moderate physical activity and other health-promoting activities, including ceasing tobacco use and increasing consumption of healthy foods; (B) increase access to services to mitigate anxiety, depression, and uncertainty; (C) utilize community support services to fully implement survivorship care plans; (D) access nutrition education and counseling; and (E) adhere to a schedule for, and access, screening for recurrence of cancer or the occurrence of other primary cancers. (4) Standards for application from eligible entities To seek a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit an application, at such time as may be required by the Secretary, that includes— (A) an explanation of how the entity will— (i) provide cancer survivors access to cancer patient navigator services; (ii) overcome barriers to care for communities of color and multilingual communities; (iii) provide culturally competent care; and (iv) work with and support caregivers of cancer survivors; (B) a description of how the entity receives referrals of cancer survivors from health care professionals, including health care professionals serving historically disadvantaged and underserved communities; (C) documentation of the curriculum that will be used for providers in the program, including mechanisms to update the staff on curriculum changes; and (D) an agreement to provide the Secretary semiannual reports on— (i) the number of participants served; (ii) quality-of-life measures for participants; and (iii) plans for fostering communication between oncology and non-oncology providers serving participants. (5) Responsibilities of the secretary The Secretary shall— (A) conduct outreach to inform health care professionals of the availability of programs and activities funded under this subsection; (B) analyze the data submitted by grantees under this subsection to determine the number of cancer survivors served and the impact of the program under this subsection on their quality of life; (C) share best practices among all grantees under this subsection; and (D) consider strategies for the coordination of the program carried out under this section with the alternative payment model for quality survivorship care developed under section 6 to ensure that enrollees in the alternative payment model have access to the services that will be funded through the program.