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FL S0096

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/23/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Ring

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Mandates that mammography reports include a specific notice informing patients with dense breast tissue that they might benefit from supplementary screening tests such as breast ultrasound or breast MRI.

  • Applies requirements to all accident and health insurance policies, group insurance policies, and health maintenance organizations that provide mammogram coverage.

  • Effective date is October 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Mammogram Reports

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Health Regulation11/29/2010

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