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August 27, 2026

Mammography Screening Guidelines in 2026: Why the Recommendations Still Differ

U.S. screening recommendations now agree on starting mammography at age 40, but major organizations still differ on screening interval and when to stop. Here is what breast imaging professionals need to know in 2026….

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CMS mammography coding update reviewed by breast imaging administrators
August 26, 2026

CMS Mammography Coding Update Adds Two Postprocedural Breast Diagnoses

CMS is adding two postprocedural breast diagnoses to its mammography coverage coding. Breast-imaging and revenue-cycle teams should prepare now for the codes and their separate effective dates….

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Breast arterial calcification AI assessment on a mammography workstation
August 17, 2026

FDA Clears Updated AI Software to Quantify Breast Arterial Calcification

Newly cleared AI software can detect and quantify breast arterial calcification on mammograms. The technology may support cardiovascular-risk conversations, but practices need clear reporting and referral pathways….

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FDA DBT reclassification reviewed by a breast imaging team
August 10, 2026

FDA Proposes a New Regulatory Path for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis

FDA has proposed moving digital breast tomosynthesis systems from Class III to Class II. Here is what the change could mean for manufacturers and mammography facilities—and what would remain unchanged….

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FDA MQSA scorecard 2026 data reviewed in a mammography facility
August 1, 2026

FDA’s August MQSA Scorecard Shows DBT at Nearly 95% of Certified Facilities

FDA’s latest MQSA scorecard shows DBT at nearly 95% of certified mammography facilities, more than 44.8 million annual procedures and strong inspection compliance nationwide….

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