October 27, 2026- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), announced coordinated efforts with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and DenseBreast-info.org (DBI) to strengthen breast cancer screening, expand breast density education, and improve timely diagnostic follow-up, particularly for midlife women. The OWH–AHRQ Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Follow-up Initiative will analyze national screening and follow-up patterns. A collaborative of more than 40 health systems will expand evidence-based practices and address delays in care.