Becker's Healthcare January 2, 2025
From new legislation to shuttered practices, these are the five most-read gastroenterology stories that Becker’s covered in 2024:
Legislative updates
In August, Illinois’ governor signed House Bill 2385, a new law requiring insurance coverage for all colonoscopies in patients that show signs or symptoms of colon cancer or have an existing colon condition. Beginning Jan. 1, all insured Illinois residents will enjoy free access to all colonoscopies deemed medically necessary.
Anesthesia coverage restrictions
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts announced plans to no longer covers the use of monitored anesthesia for certain gastrointestinal patients undergoing endoscopic, bronchoscopic or interventional pain procedures. The insurer decided to pause the controversial policy at the end of January, 2024....
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