Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 25, 2017)
Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2017
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require mammography facilities to include up-to-date information about breast density in both the written report of the results of a mammography examination provided to a patient's physician and the summary of that written report given to the patient. The summary must convey: (1) the effect of breast density in masking the presence of breast cancer on a mammogram, and (2) that individuals with dense breasts should talk with their health care providers about any questions or concerns regarding the summary and whether they would benefit from additional tests.
The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify research on breast density, the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of supplemental imaging relating to breast density, and best practices concerning mammograms and supplemental screening for those with dense breasts.
What just happenedOct 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6817-6818)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 25, 2017
- Oct 25, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6817-6818)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Oct 25, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate