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

• Main Authors: Rémi Schneider (Author), Markus Näpflin (Author), Lamprini Syrogiannouli (Author), Sarah Bissig (Author), Kali Tal (Author), Jean-Luc Bulliard (Author), Cyril Ducros (Author), Oliver Senn (Author), Kevin Selby (Author), Caroline Bähler (Author), Eva Blozik (Author), Reto Auer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...