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FL S0126

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Ring

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires that each mammography report provided to a patient 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 that dense breast tissue may hide abnormalities and that supplementary screening tests (breast ultrasound, breast MRI, or both) may be beneficial depending on individual risk factors.

  • Applies the breast density reporting requirement to all accident or health insurance policies, group/blanket/franchise policies, and health maintenance contracts in Florida.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Mammogram Reports

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Health Policy1/4/2013

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