Requires health care professionals to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when ordering mammograms; requires insurers to cover concurrent mammograms and bi-lateral ultrasounds.
This bill requires healthcare providers to order ultrasounds of both breasts at the same time as mammograms when medically indicated, and mandates health insurers to cover both tests together. It directly affects women receiving breast cancer screenings (particularly those with dense breast tissue, family history, or other risk factors) and their insurance providers. The key provision eliminates the need for separate authorization for ultrasounds ordered concurrently with mammograms, streamlining coverage for diagnostic testing. This applies to all health insurance contracts in New Jersey that cover breast cancer screening, aligning with existing guidelines for dense breast tissue and other risk factors.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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