Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 4, 2015)
Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2015
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. Requires the summary to 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 physicians about any questions or concerns regarding the summary and whether they would benefit from additional tests.
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 happenedFeb 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2015
- Feb 6, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 4, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 4, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 4, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House