NC House lawmakers push for better breast cancer detection

Legislators have introduced House Bill 297, “Breast Cancer Prevention Imaging Parity,” four times over the years.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 550

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Bipartisan lawmakers in the North Carolina House are backing a bill that would provide equal health insurance coverage for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Legislators have introduced “Breast Cancer Prevention Imaging Parity” measures four times in recent years. The bill has passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support each time, but has never advanced in the state Senate.

Rep. Mary Belk (D-Mecklenburg) said the bill is specifically …

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