Joint Statement from ACR-SBI: USPSTF Mammography Recommendations Should Be Specifically Excluded From Health Care Reform Legislation

Changes Must Be Made to USPSTF Representation and Recommendation Process

Joint Statement from the American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging:

Nov. 24, 2009 — Several sections of Senate health care reform legislation contain language stipulating that insurance entities such as private insurers, Medicare and Medicaid would only be required to cover services receiving a specific grade from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. Presently, this would exclude mammography services for the majority of women 40-49, would only require coverage of biennial (every other year) coverage for women 50-74, and exclude coverage for those 74 and older. While these USPSTF recommendations may result in cost savings, a great many women will die unnecessarily from breast cancer as a result.

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