On May 1, 2014, the New Jersey breast density law went into effect. It requires all radiology practices to include certain language in all mammography reports and letters to patients to make them aware of the significance of breast density. As a result of this new legislation, you will now see this language in your mammography results letter.
More importantly, the law requires insurance companies to cover the cost of additional screening studies such as breast MRI, screening breast ultrasound and 3D mammography if your doctor, in consultation with you, believes you are at increased risk for breast cancer and/or you have dense breasts and would benefit from this additional testing.