H.R. 6404 · 111th Congress
Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2010
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Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2010 - Amends the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 to include within the standards to assure the safety and accuracy of mammography the requirement that: (1) facilities that perform mammograms provide the patient with a summary of the report of the mamography results that includes information…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Nov 15, 2010
Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2010 - Amends the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 to include within the standards to assure the safety and accuracy of mammography the requirement that: (1) facilities that perform mammograms provide the patient with a summary of the report of the mamography results that includes information regarding the patient's individual measure of breast density based on the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System established by the American College of Radiology and used by the National Cancer Institute, or as specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) based upon new scientific knowledge, technological advances, or other updated medical procedures where the use of such screening developments is consistent with the practice of medical experts in the field; (2) the summary convey to the patient his or her increased risk of developing breast cancer based on that person's individual measure of breast density analyzed by the patient's interpreting physician; and (3) the report include a notice to the patient stating that he or she might benefit from supplementary screening tests for expanded detection if his or her mammogram demonstrates dense breast tissue, that a report of the mammography results has been sent to his or her treating physician's office, and and the patient should contact that physician regarding any questions or concerns about the report.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2010
Latest action (Nov 15, 2010): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 15, 2010
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No recorded floor vote found.