Mammography Quality Standards Act

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Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA),

an act passed into law in the United States in 1992, which requires all mammography facilities to be accredited.

Imaging A regulation requiring mammography clinics to mail Pts–in addition to those sent to the Pt's physician–clear, easily understood, written reports of mammography within 30 days of the examination or sooner if results are suspicious. See Mammography.

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