BCBS Association latest to cover colon cancer test Cologuard

Chicago-based Blue Cross Blue Shield Association contracted with Exact Sciences Corp. in Madison, Wis., to cover Cologuard — a cancer screening — as an in-network service for its policyholders.

Advertisement

About two-thirds of BCBSA insurers already cover Cologuard, Exact Sciences Chairman and CEO Kevin Conroy said in a prepared statement. BCBSA is comprised of 36 BCBS companies.

Insurer coverage for Exact Sciences’ Cologuard increased by 67 percent in 2016. About 163 million Americans have health plans covering the noninvasive test. 

Humana recently extended coverage to Cologuard effective Jan. 1.   

More articles on payer issues:
Excellus BCBS, Geneia collaborate for value-based analytics
BCBS of Massachusetts to raise Medicare plan premiums by up to 34%
Humana, Boca Raton Regional Hospital renew contract

Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit

Advertisement

Next Up in Public Health

Advertisement

Comments are closed.