Patients rush to get tests, procedures before new insurance kicks in

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Patients Cram In Tests Before Health-Law Start

Many patients tried to squeeze in tests and procedures before their new health insurance plans became effective, health care providers said. Some plans do not cover certain tests and procedures, have higher deductibles than old plans, and do not include patients' preferred providers in their networks. One gastroenterology group saw a surge in requests for colonoscopies from patients concerned about access and higher deductibles in 2014.

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