Partial federal government shutdown
HCA does not anticipate any immediate impacts to our services or disruption to provider payments at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if anything changes.
HCA does not anticipate any immediate impacts to our services or disruption to provider payments at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if anything changes.
Early detection is widely considered essential to reduce the risk of breast cancer mortality. Mammography has evolved from film-based to digitally reconstructed two-dimensional imagery, which has resulted in improved visual precision and better sensitivity. Women who are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer (as described above) often undergo supplemental screening to allow a second opportunity to identify tumors.
Status: Decision completed
There are two major policy considerations surrounding the use of advanced imaging approaches in breast cancer screening. The first is the potential for DBT to replace digital mammography as a frontline screening tool in asymptomatic women. Because this is a new technology, the evidence base is expected to be limited, particularly with respect to long-term patient outcomes.
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Assessment (2014) |