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Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Funding for Colorado’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of SB 24-086, which provides critical funding for the Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC), Colorado’s breast and cervical...
6-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Ohioans

Breast imaging legislation in Ohio will save thousands of lives.
5-Jun-2024 6:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Statement on Passage of Expanded Supplemental Breast Imaging Legislation in Louisiana

Governor Jeff Landry signed a new law passed by the Louisiana legislature that requires insurance companies to cover the cost of diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, with no out-of-pocket costs for patients.
3-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in New Hampshire

Governor Chris Sununu signed a new law passed by the New Hampshire Legislature that requires insurance companies to cover the cost of diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, with no out-of-pocket costs to patients.
3-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Statement on Increased Funding for the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Program

Susan G. Komen commends the Georgia General Assembly and Governor Brian Kemp for allocating $796,000 in the FY2025 budget for the state's Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.
8-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Susan G. Komen® Urges Personalized Approach in Response to Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations

Susan G. Komen believes final recommendations made by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on screening mammography diminish the significance of regular screening mammography and could exacerbate the troubling fact that 25% of eligible...
30-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Vermont

Legislation signed by Gov. Phil Scott eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for diagnostic and supplemental imaging, which is crucial in ruling out breast cancer and a standard form of imaging for people at high-risk of breast cancer and survivors.
25-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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