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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1211.4. Mammography and ultrasound reports; transmittal to patients required

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. Each mammography facility certified by the United States Food and Drug Administration or by a certification agency approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and every healthcare facility that performs breast ultrasound examinations shall transmit to each mammography and ultrasound patient the following, as appropriate to the procedure performed:

(1) A copy of the patient's mammography report, as defined in 21 CFR 900.12(c), issued by the facility to the patient's referring physician.

(2) A copy of the patient's full narrative radiology report of ultrasound findings.

B. (1) Each healthcare facility subject to the requirements of this Section shall transmit the mammography and ultrasound reports specified in Subsection A of this Section to patients within the time frame prescribed in 21 CFR 900.12(c) for communication of mammography results to healthcare providers.

(2) A healthcare facility subject to the requirements of this Section may transmit mammography and ultrasound reports to patients in any manner that comports with the provisions of 45 CFR Part 164 relative to security and privacy of health information.

C. In addition to providing reports to patients in accordance with Subsection A of this Section, a healthcare facility may provide such reports electronically through an electronic patient portal that meets applicable standards provided in federal law and regulation.

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