Colon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advised in 2021 that colonoscopy screening begins at the age of 45, not 50 as had been previously recommended. Now, research shows the new guideline may have led to a tripling in the use of the gold-standard screen among folks ages 45 to...
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No more surprise bills: Private insurance plans must cover the full colorectal cancer screening continuum
by American Gastroenterological Association Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain On Jan. 10, 2022, the Biden Administration issued guidance requiring private insurers to cover colonoscopy when needed as a follow-up to a non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test. This will prevent patients from receiving surprise bills for a colonoscopy when they receive a positive result from a stool-based test. Representatives of AGA,...