Is the facility certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
All mammography facilities in the U.S. must be FDA certified except Veteran s Administration (VA) facilities. The MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) certificate indicating that the facility is FDA certified should be clearly displayed. Patients should note the expiration date on the certificate. All mammography facilities must meet quality standards to receive certification. Only Veteran s Administration (VA) facilities are exempt from MQSA requirements. However, VA facilities have their own strict standards for ensuring quality facilities. All VA facilities must also be accredited by the American College of Radiology and are subject to annual MQSA inspections. Patients may locate the nearest VA facility by calling 1.888.492.7844 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. On April 28, 1999, the final comprehensive regulations for mammography facilities went into effect. The regulations were developed by the FDA and the National Mammography Quality Assurance Adviso
