Requires health care professionals to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when ordering mammograms; requires insurers to cover concurrent mammograms and bi-lateral ultrasounds.
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This bill requires health care professionals in New Jersey to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when a mammogram is ordered. It also mandates that health insurance plans cover both mammograms and these additional ultrasounds, particularly when mammograms show dense breast tissue or other risk factors. The goal is to improve breast cancer screening and detection by ensuring access to comprehensive diagnostic testing.
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