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Waiving Colonoscopy Co-pays – April 12, 2016

Waiving Colonoscopy Co-pays – April 12, 2016

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Waiving Colonoscopy Co-pays – April 12, 2016

This webinar explained what’s covered with respect to colorectal cancer screening, what’s not covered and how to code for it; provided an update on federal and state efforts to remove cost sharing for colorectal cancer screening; and described a case study in which Gateway Health of Pennsylvania plan removed copays for colonoscopies following positive FIT tests. Learn more about the cost-sharing issue in the brief: The Importance of Waiving Cost-sharing for Follow-up Colonoscopies: Action Steps for Health Plans.

Speakers:

  • Joel Brill, MD, American Gastroenterological Association
  • Caroline Powers, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.
  • Marnie Schilken, MPH, Gateway Health