Relating to notification of breast density
HB 3123 requires mammography facilities in West Virginia to notify patients and their healthcare providers when a mammogram shows heterogeneously or extremely dense breast tissue (using the standard Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System). The bill mandates that facilities include specific patient-friendly language in lay summaries explaining that dense tissue may make cancer harder to detect and increase risk, while emphasizing continued routine screening. It also requires density information to be included in reports sent to the referring healthcare provider and allows facilities to provide additional educational materials like ACR brochures or DenseBreast-info.org resources. This bill directly affects patients receiving mammograms, radiologists, and mammography facilities, focusing solely on improving awareness through standardized notification.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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Mar 4, 2025
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Mar 4, 2025
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Mar 4, 2025
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To Health and Human Resources
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