Seeking an end to unexpected bills for screening colonoscopies (IMAGE)

University of Virginia Health System

Seeking an end to unexpected bills for screening colonoscopies

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James M. Scheiman, MD, chief of UVA Health's Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, is concerned that surprise billing may deter patients from getting recommended colonoscopies.

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