Updated cervical cancer screening guidelines include self-collection
The Washington Post••health
Key Points:
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is endorsing self-collected vaginal samples for cervical cancer screening to improve accessibility.
- Updated guidelines from the Health Resources and Services Administration now include self-collection for HPV testing, which detects the virus responsible for nearly all cervical cancer cases.
- Most private insurance plans will be required to cover cervical cancer screening tests without cost sharing, reducing financial barriers for patients.
- The changes aim to increase screening rates by offering more convenient testing options and lowering out-of-pocket expenses.
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