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2. CMS colonoscopy quality measure may be inaccurate, study says Full story

3. CMS declines to reimburse 1st FDA-approved blood-based CRC screening test Full story

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5. Missouri gastroenterologist forms PPE plant Full story

6. What hospitals posting rates online means for ASCs Full story

7. The bridge between the consumer experience clinical care — How Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is engaging patients and detecting cancer early. Click here to attend the virtual event.

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