THE HOUSE PASSED A BILL THIS WEEK REQUIRING DOCTORS TO LET PATIENTS KNOW AFTER A MAMMOGRAM IF THEY HAVE DENSE BREAST TISSUE, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER. REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCAULIFFE OF CHICAGO IS SPONSORING THE MEASURE.

 

 

A SIMILAR BILL IS PENDING IN THE SENATE. LAST YEAR LAWMAKERS PASSED A LAW REQUIRING INSURANCE COVERAGE OF AN M-R-I IF DOCTORS WANT TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AFTER A MAMMOGRAM. REPRESENTATIVE PATTI BELLOCK OF WESTMONT SAYS WOMEN NEED TO KNOW THEIR OPTIONS FOR FURTHER TESTING…SINCE IT CAN BE HARDER TO DETECT PROBLEMS FOR SOME.

 

 

ILLINOIS LAW ALREADY REQUIRES INSURANCE COVERAGE OF AN M-R-I FOR WOMEN WITH DENSE BREASTS IF A DOCTOR IS UNSATISFIED WITH A MAMMOGRAM.