State legislation related to breast cancer: 1980-1994.
Increased screening mammography usage is important for reducing breast cancer mortality in the United States. This article summarizes state breast cancer screening legislation enacted between 1980-1994. Forty-three laws were identified and analyzed based on five categories: screening/education programs; third-party reimbursement for screening; third-party reimbursement for reconstruction/prosthesis; mammography facility accreditation; and alternative therapy information. Third-party reimbursement mandates were subdivided into Medicaid/public assistance; state employee health benefits; Medicare supplement insurance; age/frequency provisions; and screening based on risk factors besides age. The larger context of breast cancer screening needs for the present and future are discussed.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005161:Facility Regulation and Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008327:Mammography; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008483:Medical Assistance / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008875:Middle Aged; D014481:United States