New York S03559 allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be considered a determination of medical necessity for coverage of breast ultrasounds.

New York S03559 amends the public health law to require providers of mammography services to notify patients if their mammogram shows dense breast tissue. This notification is considered a determination of medical necessity for coverage of a breast ultrasound, as recommended by the provider. Dense breast tissue can make it harder to find cancer on a mammogram and may also be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. This bill aims to ensure that patients with dense breast tissue receive appropriate follow-up screening.

New York S03559 allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be considered a determination of medical necessity for coverage of breast ultrasounds.

New York S03559 amends the public health law to require providers of mammography services to notify patients if their mammogram shows dense breast tissue. This notification is considered a determination of medical necessity for coverage of a breast ultrasound, as recommended by the provider. Dense breast tissue can make it harder to find cancer on a mammogram and may also be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. This bill aims to ensure that patients with dense breast tissue receive appropriate follow-up screening.