Ensures women will have the right to obtain the original of their mammogram. Clarifies that both state and local government agencies can have inspection authority. Women can now trust that technicians and physicians are trained to perform mammography tests and read mammography x-rays. Women can expect that their mammography x-rays will be read correctly. Women can expect their illnesses will be properly diagnosed.
Women receive direct written notification of their mammogram results.
Facilities are showing growing compliance with the mammography standards. The GAO identified areas of the inspection program that could be strengthened.