SB 606
Relating to notification of breast density
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires healthcare providers to inform patients about their breast density when mammography screenings are performed. If a patient’s breast tissue is not dense, a specific message will be included in their summary, advising them to discuss breast density, risks, and their individual situation with their healthcare provider. Conversely, if a patient’s breast tissue is dense, they will receive a similar message along with information about potential additional imaging tests.
Key provisions
- Patients will receive a notification about their breast density if their mammogram indicates dense tissue.
- Patients with non-dense breasts will receive a specific message encouraging discussion with their healthcare provider.
- Patients with dense breasts will receive a similar message and information about potential additional imaging.
- The mammography report sent to the patient’s healthcare provider will include a specific breast density category term.
- The bill defines breast density categories using the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS).
Who is affected
- Women undergoing mammography screenings
- Healthcare providers
- Patients with breast cancer risk
Notable changes
- Requires standardized notification of breast density to patients.
- Mandates the inclusion of specific language in patient summaries.
- Specifies the breast density categories to be reported to healthcare providers.
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