Increase in Breast Reconstruction with Enactment of Women’s Health Law Posted on July 12, 2013 By Center for Plastic Surgery In 1998, an exciting development in federal law enacted the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act, which mandated insurance coverage for surgery. Prior to this enactment, certain health insurance coverage, such as Medicare or Medicaid, covered costs associated with mastectomy, but were not required to cover reconstructive efforts. This was obviously devastating to many women … Read More
Angelina Jolie and the Breast Cancer Education Act Posted on June 29, 2013 By Center for Plastic Surgery The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and celebrities like Angelina Jolie strongly support new efforts of lawmakers to improve patient access to breast reconstruction surgery. In May 2013, bipartisan legislation introduced the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act during National Women’s Health Week. This remarkable approach to planning and implementing patient education campaigns regarding breast reconstruction promises … Read More
CPS Gives Back! Posted on October 11, 2012 By Center for Plastic Surgery We are proud to announce our Facebook campaign to help breast cancer survivors be better informed about the options for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Breast reconstruction is a procedure near and dear to us at CPS. We've performed countless breast reconstructions and have had the pleasure of helping breast cancer survivors reclaim their bodies. Nearly … Read More