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OK HB2601
Bill
Status
4/21/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Brown
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AI Summary
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Health care facilities performing mammograms must include the patient's breast density classification in the mammography report summary, using the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System
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Patients with heterogeneously or extremely dense breast tissue must receive a specific notice explaining that dense tissue is found in more than 50% of women, may make cancer detection more difficult, and may be associated with increased breast cancer risk
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Facilities may provide patients with educational materials about breast density from the American College of Radiology, American Cancer Society, or Mammography Saves Lives organizations
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No duty of care or legal obligation is created beyond the notice requirement, and notices must remain consistent with the federal Mammography Quality Standards Act
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Effective date: November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Public health; requiring certain health care facilities to include breast density information in a mammography report; codification; effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/21/2016
4/21/2016