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NY A08814
Bill
Status
1/12/2022
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Health Law Section 2404-c to require mammography providers to notify patients when their mammogram shows dense breast tissue, using standardized language that explains dense tissue is common but may make cancer detection harder and could increase breast cancer risk
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Requires the notification to advise patients to discuss their individual breast cancer risk with their doctor and ask whether additional screening tests might be beneficial
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Establishes that a provider's notice of dense breast tissue shall be considered a determination of medical necessity for insurance coverage of a breast ultrasound when recommended by the provider
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be considered a determination of medical necessity for purposes of coverage of breast ultrasounds as recommended by a provider of mammography services.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/12/2022