#LCSM Chat Topic for 12/4 8PM ET: “CMS lung cancer screening rules: overboard, or on the mark?”
The topic for #LCSM Chat on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 8PM ET will be, “CMS lung cancer screening rules: overboard, or on the mark?” Our moderator Janet Freeman-Daily (@JFreemanDaily) will lead our discussion using the topics below. You can learn more about #LCSM Chat and how to join it here. T1: Do you agree with patient characteristics defined in CMS proposed lung cancer screening coverage? T2: Do you agree there is potential harm in lung cancer screening at centers that don’t have counseling or extensive experience? T3: Will CMS limitations channel… Read More
#LCSM Chat Topic 9/25: Challenges in making LDCT screening chest scans standard of care for high risk patients
It has been a couple of years since the National Lung Screening Trial demonstrated a clear survival benefit for low dose CT (LDCT) screening of patients who have a high risk of lung cancer (with “high risk” defined as age 55-75 and a significant smoking history). While lung cancer screening is offered in programs at various centers around the US, it remains a controversial procedure that has not been approved by Medicare as a covered service. On Thursday, September 25th, 8PM ET/ 5PM PT, we’ll discuss the existing barriers in lung cancer… Read More
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