Her breast MRI was approved, but that didn’t mean her insurance would pay

KFF Health News – Wednesday, August 26, 2026
By Lauren Sausser

A breast MRI — short for magnetic resonance imaging — is a preventive and diagnostic tool that captures pictures of breast tissue in higher detail than a mammogram. MRIs may be recommended for patients at an increased risk for breast cancer, including those with dense tissue, a family history of breast cancer, or certain genetic markers.

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