US FDA on March 27 proposed a major change to mammography regulations that would require mammographers to give patients more information on the limitations of mammography tests, especially for patients with denser breast tissue. They would also need to adhere to new mammography standards.
“For the first time in more than 20 years of regulating mammography facilities, the agency is proposing amendments to key regulations that would help improve the quality of mammography services for millions of Americans,” FDA said in a statement announcing the proposed rule changes. “Today's actions would expand the information mammography facilities must provide to patients and health-care professionals, allowing for more informed medical decision-making