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MO HB1033
Bill
Status
1/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Sue Allen
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AI Summary
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Licensed health care providers must provide patients with a copy of their mammography examination report when consulting with them about results.
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Mammography reports must include breast density information based on the Breast Imaging Reporting and Database System established by the American College of Radiology.
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Reports must include a standardized notice informing patients with dense breast tissue that they may benefit from supplemental screening tests such as breast MRI, ultrasound, or other available methods depending on individual risk factors.
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The notice must explain that dense breast tissue is common and not cause for undue concern, and emphasize the importance of discussing results with their health care provider.
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The Department of Health and Senior Services may promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section under chapter 536.
Legislative Description
Requires health care providers to provide a mammography patient with a copy of the mammography report and information regarding the benefit of supplemental screenings for dense breast tissue patients
Last Action
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
4/4/2012