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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

AuntMinnie

Additional imaging and possibly image-guided biopsy are recommended for women who have an abnormal screening mammogram. The researchers identified multilevel factors associated with the availability of diagnostic services after an abnormal screening mammogram and women undergoing standard-of-care and advanced diagnostic services.

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7 ways to reduce healthcare disparities in radiology

AuntMinnie

Health insurance coverage influences breast cancer screening behavior. A) A craniocaudal two-dimensional synthetic mammogram of the right breast shows an irregular mass in the medial breast with pleomorphic calcifications extending posteriorly. (A) Improve education and outreach efforts for screening exams.

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Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

TRA Medical Imaging

For many, its also when insurance benefits renew. 40s Mammograms : Women aged 40 and older should begin annual mammograms unless otherwise advised by their physician. Navigating Insurance and Planning Ahead Insurance can be confusing, but TRA Medical Imaging makes it easy to understand your coverage for imaging services.

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SNMMI applauds introduction of Find it Early Act

AuntMinnie

It is the companion to HR 3086 , which is meant to address insurance barriers to breast cancer screening beyond initial mammograms. Our team met with staff from both House and Senate sponsors to express our opinion and educate them on the importance of MBI as a screening option," the SNMMI said.

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Deductible, Co-pay May Lead Women to Skip Breast Follow-up

Imaging Technology

Healthcare costs and insurance premiums have increased in recent years. The higher deductible also lowers monthly insurance premiums, making these plans an attractive option for healthy people who may typically need coverage only for preventative care or health emergencies. There was a variable response rate on questions.

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AI Software Firm Announces Support of DenseBreast-info.org Ahead of SBI 2023 Symposium

Imaging Technology

DenseBreast-info.org (DBI) is an educational resource developed to provide breast density information to both patients and health care professionals. 1) After a mammogram, other screening tests such as ultrasound, and especially MRI, find additional cancers in dense breasts. Detecting cancers missed by mammography can improve outcomes.

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Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

TRA Medical Imaging

For many, its also when insurance benefits renew. 40s Mammograms : Women aged 40 and older should begin annual mammograms unless otherwise advised by their physician. Navigating Insurance and Planning Ahead Insurance can be confusing, but TRA Medical Imaging makes it easy to understand your coverage for imaging services.