Maryland Passes Legislation Supported by RadNet to Expand Access to Breast and Lung Screening

HB 1259 expands breast and lung cancer screening coverage. Since January 1, 2024, Maryland-regulated insurers have been prohibited from imposing a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible on coverage for diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound, or breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. This has made imaging more accessible and affordable to patients in Maryland. The new bill now expands that legislation to include image-guided breast biopsy. Additionally, und ...