Requires health care professional 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 healthcare professionals in New Jersey to order bilateral ultrasounds alongside mammograms when ordering them for women, particularly those with risk factors. It also mandates that health insurance plans cover both mammograms and these concurrent ultrasounds. The goal is to improve breast cancer screening and detection by ensuring comprehensive diagnostic testing is available.
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