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MI HB6028
Bill
Status
11/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Roy Schmidt
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AI Summary
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Requires mammography examination reports sent to physicians or patients to include findings based on the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) established by the American College of Radiology.
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Mandates inclusion of the patient's breast density level according to the BI-RADS breast density classification system in all mammography reports and summaries.
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Requires a specific notice to be included in reports and summaries when a patient has heterogeneously or extremely dense breast tissue, explaining mammography limitations and recommending discussion with their physician about potential additional imaging tests like ultrasound or MRI.
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Applies separate notice language for reports sent to physicians versus summaries sent directly to patients, with the direct-to-patient notice using second-person language and noting that results have been sent to their physician.
Legislative Description
Health; testing; summary and written report of mammography examination; require both to include information regarding breast density and include a notice under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 13524.
Occupations, physicians
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 11/09/2012
11/27/2012