Change in Colorectal Cancer Tests Submitted for Reimbursement in Switzerland 2012–2018: Evidence from Claims Data of a Large Insurance

Change in Colorectal Cancer Tests Submitted for Reimbursement in Switzerland 2012–2018: Evidence from Claims Data of a Large Insurance

Objectives: Guidelines recommend colorectal cancer (CRC) screening by fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or colonoscopy. In 2013, Switzerland introduced reimbursement of CRC screening by mandatory health insurance for 50-69-years-olds, after they met their deductible. We hypothesized that the 2013 reimb...

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Main Authors: Rémi Schneider, Markus Näpflin, Lamprini Syrogiannouli, Sarah Bissig, Kali Tal, Jean-Luc Bulliard, Cyril Ducros, Oliver Senn, Kevin Selby, Caroline Bähler, Eva Blozik, Reto Auer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:International Journal of Public Health
Subjects:
colorectal cancer screening
fecal occult blood test
colonoscopy
testing rates
Swiss health insurance
Online Access:https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2021.1604073/full

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https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2021.1604073/full

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