HARRISBURG – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of SB 88, critical breast imaging legislation in Pennsylvania. Diagnostic and supplemental imaging is a necessary form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining the need for a biopsy to rule out or confirm breast cancer. SB 88 has been approved by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro:
“We commend Representative Gina Curry, Senator Frank Farry, Senator Kim Ward, the General Assembly and Governor Shapiro for eliminating barriers to essential care so that people with state-regulated health plans are able to receive their medically necessary supplemental imaging without the financial burden of high patient cost sharing,” said Molly Guthrie, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Susan G. Komen.
“Thousands of Pennsylvanians require diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging every year, yet many forgo these critical services due to high out-of-pocket costs. Not anymore. This life-saving legislation means they can now receive the breast imaging they require, leading to an earlier breast cancer diagnosis and often better health outcomes.
“Komen will continue to advocate for legislation that ensures fair and equitable access to high-quality and affordable breast care for all.”
