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Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992

Introduced: October 1, 1991 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 1, 1992
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 763.
Oct 1, 1992
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-448. Additional views filed.
Sep 16, 1992
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 24, 1991
Subcommittee on Aging (Labor and Human Resources). Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-385.
Oct 1, 1991
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Oct 1, 1991
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require certification (or provisional certification) in order for a facility to perform or interpret mammograms, inspect equipment, or provide for the processing of mammography film. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue and renew certificates for a specified period of time.

Allows the Secretary to approve a private nonprofit organization or State agency to be an accreditation body if it meets certain standards.

Mandates standards to assure the safety and accuracy of mammograms, including regarding: (1) quality assurance and control programs; (2) equipment used; (3) licensing, certification, and training of personnel; and (4) recordkeeping and retention.

Directs the Secretary to conduct annual inspections of certified facilities during regular hours of operation. Requires, subject to waiver, 48 hours notice of certain inspections.

Provides for: (1) directed plans of correction, on site monitoring costs payment, and civil money penalties; (2) suspension, revocation, and limitation of certificates; and (3) injunctions. Limits State inspection fees to the costs of conducting the inspections.

Requires annual publication of a list of facilities convicted of fraud and abuse, false billings, or kickbacks, facilities that have had certificates revoked, suspended, or limited, and facilities that have been the subject of a sanction or other similar matters.

Establishes the National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee.

Mandates grants to establish surveillance systems to evaluate breast cancer screening programs.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

What's happening now October 1, 1992

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 763.

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