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H.R.4879

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Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test for purposes of coverage under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes.

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12/19/2007--Introduced.
Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to:
(1) provide Medicare coverage for screening computed tomography as a colorectal screening test; and
(2) exclude screening computed t... moreSee Full Bill Text

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December 21, 2007 Medicsight Welcomes US Initiative to Reimburse CT Colonography for ...

Cubin's bill (HR 4879, the Virtual Screening for Cancer Act (VSCA) of 2007) includes CTC as a colorectal cancer screening test covered under Medicare. ...

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June 18, 2008 C3 Comments Publicly on CT-Colonography

In addition to submitting comments to CMS we have publicly endorsed legislation in Congress, The Virtual Screening for Cancer Act (HR 4879). This legislation would give authority to CMS to begin covering CTC under Medicare.

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Source: C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition » Policy...


January 04, 2008 Medicsight Welcomes US Initiative To Reimburse CT Colonography For ...

Cubin's bill (HR 4879, the Virtual Screening for Cancer Act (VSCA) of 2007) includes CTC as a colorectal cancer screening test covered under Medicare. CTC, also known as "virtual colonoscopy" (VC), offers a non-invasive and ...

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Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer


December 20, 2007 Medicsight Welcomes US Initiative to Reimburse CT Colonography for …

Cubin’s bill (HR 4879, the Virtual Screening for Cancer Act (VSCA) of 2007) includes CTC as a colorectal cancer screening test covered under Medicare. CTC, also known as “virtual colonoscopy” (VC), offers a non-invasive and ...

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