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House Health panel gives favorable report to Medicaid screening expansion after budget questions
Summary
A committee voted to give a favorable report to a bill expanding a colorectal screening test for Medicaid populations after members questioned the cost estimates and potential savings from earlier detection.
A majority of members of the Alabama House Health Committee gave a favorable report to a bill proposing expanded screening for colorectal disease in the Medicaid population, after committee members questioned the bill’s projected costs and potential savings.
Supporters told the committee that 44 other state Medicaid programs and Blue plans cover the test and that some states spend less than $500,000 annually on it. Sponsor testimony said earlier detection would…
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