AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2015 Bulletin 1
HHS Secretary Should Guarantee Mammography Insurance Coverage
HHS Secretary Should Guarantee Mammography Insurance Coverage The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) strongly support and echo Senator Barbara Mikulski's call on the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to mandate continued full insurance coverage of mammograms for women age 40 and older, which are currently guaranteed under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). "I would hope that even the most ardent critic of mammography would agree that women who decide they want to greatly reduce their chances of breast cancer death by getting a mammogram at the time...
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Article Overview
This article is a radiology policy and advocacy piece focused on mammography coverage for women age 40 and older. It explains the organizations and lawmakers involved, the role of federal preventive-service recommendations in insurance coverage, and the related push for greater transparency in the USPSTF process. The piece is relevant to radiology professionals, breast imaging specialists, and anyone tracking preventive screening coverage policy and healthcare legislation.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand how federal recommendations and legislation can affect access to breast imaging services and insurance coverage for preventive screening.
What You Will Learn
- How mammography coverage is tied to federal preventive-service recommendations
- Which medical organizations are advocating on breast imaging coverage policy
- What broader legislative transparency concerns are discussed in relation to USPSTF processes
- How changes in preventive screening recommendations can affect insurance coverage questions
Who Should Read This
- Radiologists
- Breast imaging specialists
- Medical coders and billing staff
- Healthcare policy professionals
- Practice administrators
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