Medicare to Cover HPV Testing With Pap Smear to Screen for Cervical Cancer

Mediacre to Cover HPV Testing With Pap Smear to Screen for Cervical Cancer

http://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20150711CMS-HPVdecision.html

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• CMS has made a final coverage determination regarding an additional cervical cancer screening benefit under Medicare for beneficiaries ages 30 to 65.

• CMS will allow asymptomatic women the option of screening once every five years with HPV testing in conjunction with a Pap smear.

• The agency's action came after the AAFP's formal request in 2014 for CMS to initiate a national coverage analysis for the screening.

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Women, we didn't forget about you. Even though June is Men's Health Awareness Month, it's important that you also stay on track with your checklist to stay healthy. 

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