Implementing the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) of 1992: Roles in Improving Mammography Services. Conference Proceedings. Held in Reston, Virginia on September 20-22, 1993

摘要

Studies have shown that mammography screening of women 50 and older can reduce the number of deaths caused by breast cancer by allowing the early detection of occult breast cancers. Congress responded to public concerns and the need to regulate and improve the quality of mammography by enacting the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) of 1992. This Conference was convened to provide a forum at which all interested groups-health professionals, industry representatives, and the general public-could exchange information on the interpretation and implementation of MQSA. These Proceedings summarize their recommendations for the development of a program that would ensure that all women consistently receive high-quality mammograms.