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121. Pennsylvania lawmakers aim to expand colorectal screening coverage
Pennsylvania Reps. Pat Gallagher, Tarik Khan and Perry Warren announced their plan to introduce legislation that would update the state's insurance laws to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings. ...06 March 2024 -
122. The colonoscopy conundrum
... lowered the recommended age for when people should begin colon cancer screenings from 50 to 45, and CMS said Nov. 1 it is expanding Medicare coverage for certain colorectal cancer screening tests by reducing ...05 March 2024 -
123. Chicago physician invites news crew to 1st colonoscopy
Ngozi Ezike, MD, CEO of Sinai Chicago and former director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, invited NBC Chicago to film her first screening colonoscopy, the news outlet reported March 4. Dr. ...05 March 2024 -
124. The factors benefitting, hurting gastroenterology
... receiving screening colonoscopies. The American Cancer Society's National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable Campaign goal is to reach 80% screening in every community. Unfortunately, decreased reimbursement ...01 March 2024 -
125. Leaders fight for colonoscopy policy reform
... urging federal agencies to expand access to colorectal cancer screenings by ensuring surveillance colonoscopies are covered as preventive services. This letter was a follow-up to a letter that was sent ...21 February 2024 -
126. GI cancer rates up 9% in patients younger than 50: 9 things to know
... I was a fellow in 2008 at Mayo Clinic, we were already seeing young patients with colorectal cancer, and even then we were writing about the increased rates." 4. Findings from researchers at Cleveland ...19 February 2024 -
127. The importance of Medicare for screening colonoscopies
... I am especially thankful that Medicare covers screening colonoscopies so that we can prevent colorectal cancer by removing polyps. In addition, Medicare also covers diagnostic colonoscopies performed after ...08 February 2024 -
128. News anchor documents 1st colonoscopy
Journalist DeMarco Morgan, anchor at ABC News and co-anchor of "GMA3," documented his first colonoscopy experience, People reported Feb. 5. Mr. Morgan, who recently turned 45, was joined by his friends ...07 February 2024 -
129. Meet the leaders behind 3 top GI societies
... His research interests focus on inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal neoplasia and diseases of the small bowel. Amy Oxentenko, MD, who also works with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., has been ...06 February 2024 -
130. Nebraska lawmakers seek to expand coverage for colonoscopies
... their insurance was not paying for it." The goal of the bill is to "change provisions relating to insurance coverage for screening for colorectal cancer," according to billtrack50.com. The Nebraska ...23 January 2024 -
131. NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem earns Scopy award
... for colon cancer, according to a Jan. 23 press release from the health system. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in New York City, and African Americans are 20% more likely ...23 January 2024 -
132. Surveillance colonoscopies are preventive, Congress, GI groups tell HHS
A letter authored by 45 members of Congress, led by Rep. Debbie Dingell, has been submitted to Health and Human Services urging federal agencies to expand access to colorectal cancer screenings by ensuring ...22 January 2024 -
133. Robotic surgery produces better outcomes for colon cancer patients: Study
... conversions to open surgery necessitated by anatomical challenges and fewer instances of postoperative ileus. The U.S. sees 150,000 new colorectal cancer cases every year, and robotic surgery for colectomies ...11 January 2024 -
134. Are gastroenterologists flocking to employment?
... population and changing colorectal cancer screening guidelines will continue to drive consolidation as demand for gastroenterology services increases, according to consulting firm HealthCare Appraisers' ...10 January 2024 -
135. 5 numbers gastroenterologists should watch
... the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. 4. Maine has the highest rate of colorectal cancer screenings, with 68.9% of adults ages 45 to 75 reporting receiving one or more of ...10 January 2024 -
136. 5 gastroenterology leaders to know
Here are the leaders of five gastroenterology associations to know: Jennifer Christie, MD. President of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. In addition to her role at the American ...03 January 2024 -
137. Valley Hospital earns GI award for colonoscopy efforts
... for colorectal cancer awareness. The SCOPYs, or Service Awards for Colorectal Cancer Outreach, Prevention & Year-Round Excellence, recognize systems for engagement, education and awareness efforts ...14 December 2023 -
138. 6 celebrities raising GI cancer awareness
Throughout 2023, several major celebrities have teamed up to raise awareness for colorectal cancer and colonoscopy screening options. Through partnerships with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, actor ...11 December 2023 -
139. Dak Prescott joins Ryan Reynolds to raise colorectal cancer awareness
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has teamed up with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and actor Ryan Reynolds' Lead from Behind campaign to raise awareness for screenings. Mr. Prescott lost his ...08 December 2023 -
140. Colorectal cancer screening rates by state
Maine has the highest rate of colorectal cancer screenings, according to the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings. This information comes from 2022 data from the CDC Behavioral Risk ...07 December 2023