Mammogram centers must tell patients about breast artery calcium

Mammography centers must include the breast arterial calcification notice in screening results letters. The rule covers centers that perform mammography testing, including hospitals, clinics, and radiology offices. It does not cover facilities of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. The notice says the finding is common, may indicate higher cardiovascular risk, and asks patients to discuss it with their physician, who can help assess risks and whether more testing may be appropriate. This subsection does not create a legal duty or standard of care that could serve as a basis for a lawsuit. If the Department finds significant differences between the notice and current medical evidence, it may change the notice by regulation. The requirement takes effect October 1, 2026.