Breast health action plan

The Current State Screening Information on the performance of the breast cancer system in BC is collected by SMPBC and reported to the Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Initiative (CBCSI), a program of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). [...] Factors that contribute to fragmentation include the lack of regional and provincial coordination of diagnostic services and integration with the SMPBC, lack of a clear clinical pathway, standards and performance measures, staffing challenges, issues related to the reimbursement of radiologists and aging diagnostic mammography equipment. [...] Improving the System In May 2010, we will establish a Provincial Steering Committee to create a vision for breast health in BC and oversee the implementation of the BHAP. [...] The desired outcomes of the BHAP are to increase screening to meet the FMM participation target of 70% for women aged 50 to 69 and to develop a smooth clinical pathway for women with abnormal mammograms. [...] The capital and operating costs of the screening centres are borne by the SMPBC and the schedule of payments is established through a budget-setting process.