Editorial: Breast ultrasound should be covered for those with dense tissue
With the push for breast density notification laws around the country, more patients are being recommended for supplemental screening. Ultrasound is a top choice for this purpose, and it should be available to all women, according to a recent editorial published in Forbes.
Elaine Schattner, MD, MA, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, makes the case for supplemental ultrasound to be covered by insurance at the link below:
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.