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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    All cases of cancer diagnosed in pathology laboratories in Pennsylvania are required to be reported to the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry (PCR). Reporting cancer cases is required by state law and disease-reporting regulations.

    The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) allows for the reporting of identifiable cancer data to public health entities. Because the PCR falls under the definition of a public health entity, HIPAA allows facilities to report data to the PCR in compliance with Pennsylvania state laws and regulations. Written informed consent from each cancer patient reported to public health entities is not required under HIPAA

    Pathology Laboratory Reporting Questions

    Pathology laboratory staff with questions on reporting requirements and procedures should contact the PCR at RA-DHPCR@pa.gov