Criticism and confusion notwithstanding regarding the appropriateness of X-ray mammography as the gold standard in breast screening, digital mammography will continue to provide an important cog in the wheel of breast care pathways. The United States, some may say, is a slowing market for the digital mammography imaging modality due to a gradual decrease in the number of breast imaging facilities, reduction in replacement rates of mammography units and the possible linkage of reduced procedure numbers to the 2009 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations.