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Breast cancer advocates describe patient barriers and new no-cost diagnostic imaging law; urge state funding and workforce investments
Summary
Breast cancer advocates described frequent cost and logistical barriers patients face after abnormal mammograms and noted a new state law that will ban cost sharing for diagnostic mammography, ultrasound and MRI in state‑regulated plans effective Jan. 1.
The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) told the commission that many patients who receive abnormal mammogram results face financial and logistical barriers that can delay diagnosis and treatment.
"I field a lot of phone calls from folks," said Erin Staglider, VBCF director of programs, describing cases in which insured patients faced diagnostic bills of hundreds to thousands of dollars and uninsured people did not qualify for Every Woman—s Life because they exceeded income thresholds. She described a VBCF diagnostic fund that began in 2022 to cover underinsured patients— diagnostic imaging, biopsy and pathology costs; the fund has helped more…
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