Colonoscopy – Page 4 – Gastro Broadcast

Episode #55: Improving CRC Screening Rates with Low-Volume, Better Tasting Prep (patients say the prep is a major barrier)

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Kevin Harlen interviews Robert Raleigh, chief operating officer and general counsel for Sebela Pharmaceuticals, which has been innovating in the area of colonoscopy prep since the 1980’s.

Hospitals Charge Twice as Much for Colonoscopy Procedures than Surgical Centers

U.S. hospitals charge higher facility fees for colonoscopy procedures covered by private health insurance compared to ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), as per a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Colonoscopies are commonly used to screen for cancer in middle-aged and older individuals, as well as those with a family history of colorectal cancer. Current guidelines suggest starting colonoscopies at age 50. These procedures are typically done at hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

Episode #46: Developing Better Healthcare Payment Models (that don’t reward consolidation at the expense of private practice)

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Dr. Fred Rosenberg interviews Harold Miller, president and CEO of the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, national policy center that works to improve healthcare payment and delivery systems.

Episode 45: Breaking Down Barriers to CRC Screening (understanding the lives of patients outside the doctor’s office)

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Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Giselle Carlotta-McDonald, who is the executive director of Project Access-New Haven, which employs community health workers to address colorectal cancer (CRC) screening disparities among Connecticut residents, particularly in African American and Latino communities.