Patients Must Be Notified When Mammogram Indicates Dense Breast Tissue
A new law, which took effect Jan. 1, 2019, requires providers of
mammography services to notify patients if their mammogram indicates that they
have dense breast tissue.
The law requires patient notification to include a summary of
the mammography report, and does not establish additional obligations for
mammography services providers.
To learn more, access ISMS’ newest Issue Brief, covering the
law’s requirement for notification, insurance coverage, and the link
between dense breast tissue and cancer.
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