New Insurance Bill, State vs FDA “Inform” Requirements
U.S. State Insurance Bill Update
Massachusetts has become the latest state to introduce an insurance bill for expanded breast imaging beyond a mammogram.
State “Inform” Laws and the FDA Reporting Standard
We have received questions about existing state dense breast inform laws and the imminent FDA dense breast reporting standard. It is important to note that existing state density inform laws may remain in effect in addition to the FDA requirement unless that state law specifically defaults to the new FDA standard, expires, or is repealed. FDA guidance is that mammography facilities should be aware of and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal “dense breast” reporting requirements. More information, including how to contact the FDA with questions, is available here.