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New Data Reveals That Gaps in Coverage for Those With Private Insurance Are Major Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening
March 22nd, 2009
For the first time, more U.S. states have received A grades than failing marks for colorectal cancer screening laws, according to the 2009 Colorectal Cancer Legislation Report Card. Issued today by a coalition of 11 leading public health groups and medical professional societies, the report card was released along with new data from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network(SM) (ACS CAN) attributing increasing colorectal cancer screening rates in part to state laws requiring private insurers to cover screenings, and a new survey revealing that inadequate coverage of the costs for colon cancer tests is the largest barrier for people seeking screenings who have private...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2009-03-22)
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