§ 3803. Veterans health care information program. 1. There is hereby
created within the department the veterans health care information
program (referred to in this section as the "program"), which shall
provide information on health issues associated with military duty,
including but not limited to Agent Orange, spina bifida, Gulf War
Syndromes, toxic materials or harmful physical agents such as, depleted
uranium, and hepatitis C, and specific mental and physical health issues
including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and
other brain-related injuries, for veterans, their surviving spouses,
children of veterans and health care providers.

2. The program shall include but not be limited to the following
elements:

(a) public service announcements;

(b) establishment of a toll-free telephone hotline to provide
information regarding health care providers and treatment centers with
expertise in illnesses associated with military duty; and

(c) establish a veterans health information clearing house on-line.

3. In exercising any of his or her powers under this section, the
commissioner shall consult with appropriate health care professionals,
providers, veterans or organizations representing them, the department
of veterans' services, the United States department of veterans affairs
and the United States defense department.

4. The commissioner may make rules and regulations necessary and
appropriate for the implementation of this section.