Becker's Healthcare July 24, 2024
The demand for colonoscopies is rising, alongisde the consistent migration of GI procedures to the outpatient setting. Here’s 10 things to know about ASCs and colonoscopies:
1. Lower recommended age for colonoscopies has increased demand. In 2023, CMS expanded its coverage to meet the updated recommendation that people at average risk for colorectal cancer get their first colonoscopy at age 45, as opposed to 50 previously. This has led to an increased demand for colonoscopies, and an increased pressure on ASCs to meet that demand.
2. An increase in colorectal cancer in younger populations is also driving demand. Colon cancer diagnoses among people younger than 55 increased from 11% in 1995 to 20% in 2019, according to a...
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