NY Times story on Aetna

Today's NY Times includes a story describing how in 2008, Aetna will follow the lead of Humana and WellPoint; they will no longer reimburse patients/doctors for the use of the anesthetic propofol during colonoscopies.

This change is set to take effice April 1 2008. Doctors should look for the notice from Aetna in the next 1-2 weeks, as the letter is set to be sent out today.

Read the entire article (free registration may be required for access).


--With thanks to HealthLeaders Media for pointing out the story.

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