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  1. Mammography Information for Patients

Frequently Asked Questions About MQSA

The FDA issued a Final Rule to Amend the MQSA Regulations (“2023 MQSA Final Rule”) on March 10, 2023. Facilities subject to the MQSA and its implementing regulations must comply with all the requirements, including the breast density notification, as of September 10, 2024. The information on this web page has been updated further to confirm the amended MQSA regulations, which are now in effect.

Information for Mammography Facilities

Information about the MQSA

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