DBI’s insurance map detailing state laws for expanded breast imaging coverage based on our legislative analysis has been updated. Please click HERE (download option beneath the image). As a reminder coverage varies by state, please click on individual state links for specific information by state. The post UPDATED: State-by-State Insurance Laws on Expanded Breast Imaging Coverage appeared first on DenseBreast-info, Inc..| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
Screening Decision Support Flowchart Our very popular screening decision support tool Who Needs More Screening? has just been updated. The flowchart details evidence-based screening recommendations designed to optimize cancer detection in individuals in different risk categories, including dense breasts.| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
Proud Founder and Official Sponsor of World Dense Breast Day A reminder that World Dense Breast Day will be on September 24th this year. The purpose of this worldwide one-day social media blitz is to raise awareness about dense breasts and share medically-sourced educational resources available for women and health providers. Visit this page to learn how to participate. In 2024, […] The post World Dense Breast Day 2025 appeared first on DenseBreast-info, Inc..| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
To allow interpreting physicians to provide an overall assessment of breast density that is phrased in the singular, or phrasing that is neither singular nor plural, an FDA alternative standard has been approved, effective immediately, for all facilities subject to MQSA. The singular phrasing is intended to be used in reports to referring providers (not the patient notification) […]| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Foundation The NCCN Foundation’s 2025 patient resource Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis is hot off the presses! DBI was honored to be invited to qualify as an included resource. The NCCN Foundation has additional free patient resources which can be found HERE. Just Published Recently published in the Journal of Breast Imaging, DenseBreast-info.org […] The post NCCN Foundation Patient Resources; Newly Published Pre-screening Survey app...| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
Risk/Screening Tables Our new and very popular High/Increased Risk, Dense Breast Screening Guidelines content has been updated to reflect the latest guidelines from the National Comprehensive Care Network (NCCN) for women with dense breasts and no other risk factors (see Table 2 on the page). Risk Model Table with Links The helpful Risk Models table (with live […] The post Updates to Dense Breast Screening Guidelines and Risk Model Table appeared first on DenseBreast-info, Inc..| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
UK News The Daily Mail newspaper ran a comprehensive piece about the need for breast density “inform” in the UK, “Patients have a right to know. Too many have died” (subscription required). Two DBI team members were interviewed for their insights and input: Chief Scientific Advisor, Dr. Wendie Berg, “Just knowing is pertinent to taking care of yourself… […]| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
Canadian Breast Screening Guidelines News from Dense Breasts Canada, “For the past 8 years, DBC has consistently pushed for action on outdated and baised guidelines that limit access to lifesaving screenings and fail to incorporate expert input and the latest scientific evidence.” Change is now coming: Minister Michel welcomes External Expert Review report on the […] The post Canadian Guidelines; New CEM Study, DBI in the News appeared first on DenseBreast-info, Inc..| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
U.S. State Insurance Bill Pennsylvania has introduced insurance bill S88 which would eliminate cost sharing for diagnostic breast imaging and supplemental screening MRI, and for ultrasound when indicated. For details on existing state insurance laws, please visit HERE. UK News Dense breast online lecture: Dr Fiona Gilbert, consultant radiologist at Cambridge University Hospital, led the […] The post New State Insurance Bill, UK/BRAID Lecture appeared first on DenseBreast-info, Inc..| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
New State Insurance Laws Two existing laws have been amended to clarify/expand coverage: Colorado – Amendment expands and clarifies coverage for breast cancer screenings and that diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations do not require cost sharing by the patient. Oklahoma – Though originally vetoed by the governor, the veto has been overridden, and the bill has become […]| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
State Insurance Bills Newly introduced state insurance bills to cover expanded breast imaging include the following: New Jersey A5542 Wisconsin AB263 Wisconsin AB264 European News: Just Published Prevalence supplemental screening results from the randomized UK BRAID trial were published 5/21/2025 in The Lancet. More than 9300 women with dense breasts and negative 2D mammogram aged […]| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
