Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed S.B. 158 into law following its approval by the Florida legislature, while Ohio lawmakers also have proposed a similar bill. 

"Shorter reading and scan times may allow implementation of MRI in national screening programs, making it available for all women," one expert says. 

Arlene Sussman, MD, medical director with vRad, explains a telebreast imaging system that allows patients direct video consults with a remote radiologist just after their exams to increase personalized care and answer questions immediately.

These findings could be beneficial for women with dense breasts, which increase the risk of developing cancer while making it significantly more difficult to detect. 

A multidisciplinary team of breast radiologists, nurses, patient navigators, medical assistants and technologists worked to implement the program at Denver Health. 

Hospitals are seeking to carve out women’s imaging into a separate capability, with mammo expected to see 9% volume growth through 2028, experts estimate. 

In a nationwide survey of 3,500 patients, those with higher electronic health literacy, educational attainment or of a younger age were “significantly” likelier to see AI as beneficial.

"This legislation imposes new and costly insurance mandates on private health plans that will ultimately raise insurance premiums for working families and small businesses," said Gov. J. Kevin Stitt.