Breast Cancer

Analysis: New York City women continue to receive fewer mammograms

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, November 7th, 2004

Women in New York City continue to receive mammograms at much lower levels than those outside the downstate region, while Kings County (Brooklyn) still has the lowest county-specific mammography rate, according to IPRO's second annual "snapshot" of mammography usage in New York State.

In its analysis of claims for non-HMO Medicare beneficiaries ages 52-69, IPRO also found persistent statewide mammography disparities between black and white women. IPRO is an independent healthcare quality evaluation and improvement organization.

"We are very concerned that these numbers remain low, particularly for African-American women in New York City," says Clare...

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Source: Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week (2004-11-07)

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