(a) The Coalition for Diabetes Management shall:

(1) Meet at least quarterly or at the call of the chairman. A quorum is a simple majority of the coalition;

(2) Keep accurate records of the actions of the coalition; and

(3) Make recommendations to the Legislature as required by this article.

(b) At a minimum, the coalition shall:

(1) Provide guidance to the Legislature on potential statutory solutions relative to regulation of diabetes;

(2) Consult with a quality improvement organization;

(3) Establish workgroups and clinical advisory committees as the coalition deems necessary to address pertinent issues related to diabetes management and to provide consistency in the development of further regulation;

(4) Consult with entities and persons with a particular expertise as the coalition deems necessary in the fulfillment of their duties. This can include public and private sector partnerships; and

(5) Offer any additional guidance to the Legislature which the coalition sees is within its scope which would further enhance the provider patient relationship in the effective treatment and management of diabetes.

(c) The coalition shall report its findings to the Joint Committee on Health by December 31, 2017, and annually after that until the coalition terminates pursuant to the provisions of this article. The report shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(1) Conclusions and recommendations to promote a better means for management of diabetes;

(2) Recommendations for statutory and regulatory modifications;

(3) Identification of any action which may be taken by the Legislature to better foster awareness of the plight of diabetes in this state;

(4) A means to raise diabetes awareness; and

(5) Any other ancillary issues relative to diabetes management