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GA SR915
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gail Buckner
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AI Summary
- Urges the U.S. Congress, Department of Health and Human Services, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ignore the USPSTF's updated breast cancer screening guidelines that delay initial mammograms from age 40 to age 50 and reduce screening frequency from annual to biennial for women in their 50s
- Cites that expanded mammography screening for women beginning in their 40s over the past several decades has led to a 30 percent decrease in annual breast cancer deaths
- Contends that the data used by the USPSTF is inaccurate and not supported by statistically valid methodologies, while evidence-based randomized control trials show major screening benefits for all populations, including the 40–49 age group
- Criticizes the USPSTF for being overly concerned with minor screening harms such as procedural discomfort and anxiety from recalls, ultrasounds, and needle biopsies, rather than prioritizing early cancer detection
- Directs the Secretary of the Georgia Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to each member of the Georgia Congressional delegation, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the director of CMS
Legislative Description
U.S. Congress, Health/Human Services; urged to ignore recent guidelines for breast cancer screenings; Preventive Services Task Force
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
4/27/2010
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/1/2010
Full Bill Text
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