| The impact of the Mammography Quality Standards Act on the availability of mammography facilities. | |
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PMID: 9808801 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: The Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) became effective October 1, 1994, and requires all mammography facilities to meet quality standards as promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA undertook an assessment of the MQSA federal certification requirements on the availability of mammography facilities. METHODS: A survey of states on mammography facility closures between October 1, 1993, and October 1, 1994, was conducted. MapInfo software was used to link zip codes to demographic databases. The characteristics of closed facilities were compared to certified facilities as of December 15, 1994. RESULTS: A total of 369 facilities (3.5%) had closed. This closure rate was comparable to previous years' rates (2.5-10%). As of December 15, 1994, 10,142 certified facilities were operating. Relative to their distribution in the United States, closures in rural areas were proportional, but there were more facility closures in the minority areas and in poverty areas. However, the relative distributions of facilities to these areas' populations were unchanged. CONCLUSIONS: Impact on facility availability has been minimal. |
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Authors:
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R Fischer; F Houn; A Van De Griek; S A Tucker; D Meyers; M Murphy; G Unis |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Preventive medicine Volume: 27 ISSN: 0091-7435 ISO Abbreviation: Prev Med Publication Date: 1998 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-11-30 Completed Date: 1998-11-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0322116 Medline TA: Prev Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 697-701 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 1998 American Health Foundation and Academic Press. |
Affiliation:
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The Division of Mammography Quality and Radiation Programs, Office of Health and Industry Programs, United States Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD 20857, USA. |
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Female Health Facility Closure / statistics & numerical data*, trends Health Services Accessibility / standards* Humans Licensure Mammography / standards*, utilization Medically Underserved Area Minority Groups / statistics & numerical data Poverty / statistics & numerical data Quality Assurance, Health Care / legislation & jurisprudence* Rural Health Services / statistics & numerical data United States United States Food and Drug Administration |
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