Bill Text: SC S0422 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly | Comm Sub
Bill Title: Mammograms
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2014-05-27 - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry [S0422 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2013-S0422-Comm_Sub.html
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ADOPTED
May 21, 2014
S. 422
S. Printed 5/20/14--S. [SEC 5/22/14 12:28 PM]
Read the first time February 26, 2013.
A BILL
TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-145, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRED COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAMS BY INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION POLICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE FOR BREAST ULTRASOUND SCREENING WHEN A MAMMOGRAM DEMONSTRATES HETEROGENEOUS OR DENSE BREAST TISSUE, AND TO REQUIRE A MAMMOGRAPHY REPORT INCLUDING SPECIFIC INFORMATION BE PROVIDED TO A PATIENT WHO RECEIVES THIS ULTRASOUND SCREENING.
Amend Title To Conform
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 115, Title 44 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 44-115-160. A mammography report must be provided to a patient by the mammogram provider, and this report must include information about breast density based on the requirements of the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System established by the American College of Radiology. Where applicable, this report must include the following notice in conspicuous language: 'Your mammogram shows that your breast tissue is dense. Dense tissue is common and is not abnormal. However, dense breast tissue can make it harder to evaluate the results of your mammogram and may also be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. This information about the results of your mammogram is given to you to raise your awareness and to inform your conversations with your doctor. Together, you can decide which screening options are right for you. A report of your results was sent to your physician.' "
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.