Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 2002

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Congressional Summary of HR 4888

Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend funding for the mammography facilities certification program through FY 2007.

Permits the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue a temporary certificate to facilities seeking reaccreditation and awarded an accreditation extension for specified reasons, including inability of accrediting body to complete the process in time and unforeseen situations which cause the facility to be unable to meet the reaccreditation timeframes, but do not compromise the quality of mammography.

Requires the Comptroller General to evaluate the Mammography Quality Standards Act, including the demonstration program's frequency of inspections, accessibility of services, and the role of States as both accreditation and certification bodies.

Directs the Secretary to contract with the Institute of Medicine to study health professional training in the area of mammography.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4888

Bill HR 4888 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2002. Bill HR 4888 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2002.  Bill HR 4888's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363. as of July 22, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4888

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
57
Democrat Cosponsors
47
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4888

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Access to health careAccreditation (Medical care)AuthorizationCongressCongressional investigationsCongressional reporting requirementsContinuing educationEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmployee trainingGovernment Operations and PoliticsHigher educationLabor and EmploymentLawLicensesMammographyMedical educationMedical personnelMedical researchPhysiciansQuality of careScience, Technology, CommunicationsStandardsWomenWomen's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4888

Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 2002To reauthorize the Mammography Quality Standards Act, and for other purposes.Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 2002Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 2002
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