Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
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Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2019 This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from imposing higher cost-sharing requirements on breast cancer diagnostic examinations than initial breast cancer screening examinations. Diagnostic examinations are generally required after an initial screening detects an abnormality and typically require additional mammogram images (e.g., x-rays).
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Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-2428| House
| Updated: 5/2/2019
Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2019 This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from imposing higher cost-sharing requirements on breast cancer diagnostic examinations than initial breast cancer screening examinations. Diagnostic examinations are generally required after an initial screening detects an abnormality and typically require additional mammogram images (e.g., x-rays).
CancerHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsWomen's health