The bill aims to enhance accessibility and maintain quality standards for facilities providing mammography services in Arkansas. It amends existing law regarding the accreditation of these facilities, specifically updating the language to clarify that the Secretary of the Department of Health will establish quality standards according to the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992. Notably, the bill introduces provisions allowing interpreting physicians to be available via telecommunication rather than being physically present on-site, which is intended to streamline the diagnostic process.

Additionally, the bill requires patients to sign a waiver acknowledging the potential limitations of remote diagnostic evaluations compared to in-person assessments. It mandates that the results of any diagnostic evaluation be provided to the patient before they leave the facility. The Department of Health is also tasked with modifying existing rules to reflect these changes, including the removal of the requirement for interpreting physicians to be on-site during diagnostic mammography services.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1429 Original - 2-6-2025 04:10 PM: 20-15-1004(a)
Old version HB1429 V2 - 3-4-2025 10:02 AM: 20-15-1004(a)
Old version HB1429 V3 - 4-7-2025 11:18 AM: 20-15-1004(a)
HB 1429: 20-15-1004(a)
Act 854: 20-15-1004(a)