ACA-Mandated Elimination of Cost Sharing for Preventive Screening Has Had Limited Early Impact
The ACA eliminated patient cost sharing for evidence-based preventive care, yet this policy has not resulted in substantial increases in colonoscopy and mammography utilization.
Should We Pay Doctors Less for Colonoscopy?
Due to existing payment structures and practice patterns for colonoscopy, reducing endoscopist reimbursement may diminish access to and quality of colorectal cancer screening.
