A ceremonial signing by Governor Fallin this week highlighted a new law requiring healthcare providers to give notice to some women who may have an increased risk of breast cancer. House Bill 2601 was written by Rep. Mike Ritze.
It requires healthcare facilities to include breast density information in all mammography reports and would require the facility to also include additional notice to patients who have extremely dense breast tissue that they are at an increased risk for breast cancer.
“Our goal is simply to ensure that women have the information they need to make informed decisions about their health,” said Ritze, chair of the House Public Health Committee and a board-certified physician. “If we can empower patients with information, they can take the appropriate steps to reduce their risk.”
The law goes into effect November 1.
