AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dense Breast Info (DBI) has issued a statement of support for “Find It Early Act” HR 3086, a bill that addresses insurance barriers to breast cancer screening beyond an initial mammogram. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require that women be informed after their mammograms whether their breasts are “dense” or “not dense.”

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Clermont Radiology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Maybe you have recently moved, changed doctors, or have new insurance and now, are going to a different imaging center for your annual mammogram. Either way, the new imaging center will very often request that you provide the images from your previous mammograms. The post Why do I need my Prior Images for a Mammogram?

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

AUGUST 7, 2024

However, this can make it a bit trickier to detect breast cancer with a standard mammogram. Your breast density is something your radiologist determines when they read your mammogram. This information is included in your mammogram results, so be sure to ask your doctor about your breast density.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

It is the companion to HR 3086 , which is meant to address insurance barriers to breast cancer screening beyond initial mammograms. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the bill (SB 5141) on September 23.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

CHICAGO -- Following through with regular mammograms is the “very best insurance” for the prevention of advanced, life-threatening breast cancer, according to research presented November 30 at the RSNA meeting. Abnormal mammogram, left. Normal mammogram, right. Smith, PhD, American Cancer Society.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While her mammogram yielded negative results, a subsequent ultrasound found breast cancer. Two barriers include access to follow-up imaging such as MRI and ultrasound, and insurance coverage for supplemental imaging. It is so much easier to implement because it can generally be a software upgrade to a mammography machine.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 16, 2023

Further, the task force incorrectly concludes there is “inadequate” evidence to support adding screening MRI (or ultrasound if MRI is not possible) after a mammogram for many women with dense breasts. In women with the densest breasts, about 40% of cancers are missed on a mammogram. But women with dense breasts are at higher risk.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

The introduction of cost burdens for screening mammograms will discourage some individuals from undergoing screening mammograms, resulting in decreased screening adherence, increased advanced-stage breast cancers, and increased breast cancer deaths," Vilert Loving, MD, from the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), said.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Women with very dense breasts are four to five times more likely to develop breast cancer, and dense breast tissue can obscure tumors in mammograms. Komen is also calling for state and federal lawmakers to pass legislation that removes the out-of-pocket expense for imaging beyond a screening mammogram that women with dense breasts need.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

Weekend and evening appointment availability for mammograms could improve screening access for women, according to research published May 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The study included data collected between 2015 and 2022 for 203,101 screening mammograms from 67,323 women.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 2, 2023

1) After a mammogram, other screening tests such as ultrasound, and especially MRI, find additional cancers in dense breasts. However, insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs for these additional screenings is a barrier for many women. Detecting cancers missed by mammography can improve outcomes. Br J Radiol. Epub 2012 Sep 19.

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Vesta Teleradiology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This update is a step forward in making breast density a standard part of mammogram interpretations. Breast density refers to the amount of fibroglandular tissue compared to fatty tissue in the breast, visible on a mammogram. Reach out to us to schedule your mammogram or to learn more about what these new standards mean for you.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 5, 2023

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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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 21, 2023

A substantial number of Americans who could benefit from early detection of these four cancers use are not screened, even though the screening tests must be provided without any out-of-pocket costs for almost everyone with health insurance.” Fendrick directs the U-M Center for Value Based Insurance Design.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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)

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Disparities in the data can be lessened if more women, regardless of insurance status, have access to affordable breast cancer screenings.” Additionally, having culturally appropriate patient navigators can help connect women with convenient screening and timely follow-up for abnormal mammograms, she added.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 2, 2024

We believe the vast majority of patients that come in will have some kind of [insurance] coverage. We're currently working to find ways to support patients that don't have insurance. Saige-Dx is intended to be used on women 35 years old and older, and it is not intended to replace a physician's own review of a mammogram.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 30, 2024

Women who get that report saying they have dense breasts and that the mammogram doesn't work as well for them are kind of left in a little bit of a quandary," she told AuntMinnie.com. "We Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirement that all women having mammograms receive notice that their breasts are dense or not dense.

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Capitol Imaging Services

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Take your insurance information with you. Bring your insurance cards and information with you to your appointment and mention any changes to your insurance since the last time you visited. a screening mammogram). Before you go to your appointment, become familiar with your health plan.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Motivations for adversarial attacks on medical AI can range from unsafe diagnosis to insurance fraud to influencing clinical trial results. Using 4,346 mammogram images, Hao, Wu, and colleagues used a strategy called adversarial training to defend against two types of adversarial attacks presented in the images: 1.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 26, 2024

Can you separately charge for AI based on reimbursement from either insurance, private payers, or until the U.S. If a patient has either no insurance or Medicare/Medicaid, the only option is to bill them separately for using AI. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) makes AI a class I reimbursement?

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TRA Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

While annual or biennial mammograms are commonly considered, many women may underestimate the risks associated with elevated cholesterol levels and undetected heart disease. It is imperative for women to take a proactive approach to their cardiovascular health, given the tendency to prioritize the well-being of others over their own.

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Delaney Radiology

JUNE 10, 2020

The last time Beth went to Delaney for her breast cancer screening mammogram, she saw the sign in the waiting area about The Vein Center at Delaney Radiology. She was surprised to learn her consultation with the doctor was free since it would be covered by her insurance. There is treatment available that is covered by most insurance.

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Vesta Teleradiology

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The screenings ranged from mammograms, stool blood tests, pap smears, colonoscopies, and HPV tests. Through the Affordable Care Act there are affordable cancer screening tests available as well as low-cost screening options for those without insurance or physician referrals.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2024

to be notified if they have dense breasts or not in their mammogram results letters. Adequate breast cancer screening should be available to all women, and this will require passage of the Find It Early Act to assure a national standard for insurance coverage,” said JoAnn Pushkin, Executive Director, DBI.

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