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FL H0025

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Schwartz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all mammography reports to include information about breast density using the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System established by the American College of Radiology.

  • Mandates inclusion of a specific notice in mammogram reports when applicable, informing patients with dense breast tissue about potential benefits of supplementary screening tests including breast ultrasound or MRI.

  • Applies the breast density reporting requirement to all accident and health insurance policies, group policies, and health maintenance contracts covering mammograms.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Mammogram Reports

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee1/10/2011

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