Insurance Coverage

Insurers again say "discomfort" should not be covered for colonoscopies

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A few years ago Katie Couric had a colonoscopy on national TV to raise awareness of this procedure that could save a lot of lives. I recently had one and since I was put to sleep during the procedure it was easy and painless. Now Aetna is refusing to pay for anesthetic during colonoscopies and this will surely lead to a drop in screening which in turn will lead to increased health costs and more lives lost to colon cancer. Read More...
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