Posts Tagged ‘colonoscopies’
Somnia Anesthesia: 3rd Study Confirms Anesthesia Improves Outcomes In Colonoscopies
More pre-cancerous polyps were found in colonoscopies performed with deep sedation primarily using Propofol than with milder sedation in which patients remained conscious, according to a recent study conducted by Katherine Hoda, M.D. of Oregon Health and Science University. This improvement in cancer detection will save lives and reduce the number of patients requiring surgery and chemotherapy.
Medicare Will Not Cover Virtual Colonoscopies, CMS Says
CMS on Tuesday announced a final decision to end Medicare coverage for virtual colonoscopies, also known as CT colonographies, the Wall Street Journal reports (Yoest, Wall Street Journal, 5/13). Virtual colonoscopies use X-ray images and computer software to create images of the colon.
Los Angeles Times Examines Debate Over Medicare Coverage For Virtual Colonoscopies
A “heated debate” over whether CMS should end Medicare coverage of virtual colonoscopies has created conflict between “powerful sectors of the health care industry” and government programs attempting to rein in spending, the Los Angeles Times reports.
More Than 40 Lawmakers Sign Letter Asking CMS To Reverse Decision On Medicare Coverage For Virtual Colonoscopies
More than 40 members of Congress have signed a letter asking CMS to reverse its tentative decision to end Medicare coverage for virtual colonoscopies, or CT colonographies, CQ HealthBeat reports. CMS announced the decision on Feb.
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