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How effective are early screening tests?

As part of the continuing roll out of the new health care legislation, the DHHS will soon release its final ruling on which screening tests insurance companies will be mandated to fully reimburse. In anticipation of the announcement, Marketplace healthcare reporter Gregory Warner is working on a story about the costs and benefits of early screening tests. He wants to hear what practicing physicians have to say on the subject.

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Tell us a little bit about what kind of doctor you are and where you practice. If you've previously shared this information with Marketplace, go ahead and skip this question.

What types of screening tests do you most commonly recommend to your patients?

Have you ever had the experience of a patient asking for more tests or treatments than you felt were necessary based on the results of a screening test?

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In your experience, are these tests effective in helping you to provide the patient with better care?

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