S.2666

Requires health care professional to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when ordering mammograms; requires insurers to cover concurrent mammograms and bi-lateral ultrasounds.

Introduced·2/12/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2666 mandates health care professionals to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently with mammograms and requires insurers to cover these.

New Jersey S2666 amends existing laws to require health care professionals to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when ordering mammograms for women with additional risk factors for breast cancer. These risk factors include family history of breast cancer, prior personal history of breast cancer, positive genetic testing, and extremely dense breast tissue. The bill also mandates that insurers cover these concurrent mammograms and bi-lateral ultrasounds.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Feb 12, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee