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Understanding the New Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) Amendment: What It Means for Healthcare Facilities and Patients

Vesta Teleradiology

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently enacted a final rule under the Mammography Quality Standards Act ( MQSA ). The Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) was originally enacted in 1992 to ensure high standards in mammography for the detection of breast cancer. What is the? What Does This Mean for Patients?

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Overcoming Callback Anxiety: Tips for Staying Calm and Confident

Mammography Educators

(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC Back in the olden days, all patient communication had to go through the patient’s referring physician including biopsy recommendations, ultrasound referrals, additional views and technical repeats, which were almost always related to mammography positioning. She is not happy. You then think, Ugh! By the way.

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The MQSA Final Rule 2023: What Exactly Changed and What Do I Do Next?

Mammography Educators

(R)(M)(ARRT), Breast Imaging Consultant Recent headlines read: “FDA Updates Mammography Regulations in Final MQSA Rule” , “Major Updates Coming to Mammography Quality and Certification Standards….” , “FDA National Reporting Standard”, “Effective date: September 10, 2024”. Why is this quality standard measured and regulated?”

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My Path to Breast Ultrasound

Mammography Educators

Therefore, it makes sense to have Mammo Techs performing breast ultrasounds, as well as mammograms. These standardized protocols were not developed overnight, but they were accomplished in time with communication, patience and compromise. Selecting the correct individual to maintain quality control is the key to the program's success.