Final Health Reform Bill Likely To Cover More Frequent Mammograms Than USPSTF Recommends
Written on January 12, 2024 - 11:07 pm | by admin
Under pressure from doctors, some women’s groups and imaging equipment makers, lawmakers are likely to require coverage for more mammograms in health reform legislation than is currently recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the Wall Street Journal reports.
According to the Journal, many doctors’ and patients’ groups in recent years have formed alliances — such as sponsorships, joint events and endorsements — with companies that make mammography equipment.
Tags: Health Reform, Mammograms