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MS SB2006

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Health shall adopt regulations specifying information to be included in written mammography result reports provided directly to patients under the federal Mammography Quality Standards Act.

  • Any required information must be evidence-based, consistent with accepted medical standards, and comply with the federal Mammography Quality Standards Act and its regulations.

  • Applies to written reports furnished by entities performing mammography services to patients regarding breast cancer detection and diagnosis.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Mammogram; require provider of to give certain information to patients when it shows dense breast tissue.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/27/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services2/21/2017
Public Health and Welfare1/5/2017

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