CAP has been lobbying for an increase since 1991. Other groups such as the American Pathology Foundation, also played a key role in securing higher Pap test payments. A rate increase has the potential to reduce access and education efforts to women most in need of cervical cancer screening. We do not want to reduce access to cervical cancer screening programs in this country. In fact, there is a need to enhance cervical cancer education outreach programs nationwide.
Early detection saves lives.
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