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Insurers are mailing people unsolicited Cologuard tests, and it’s a terrible idea

Insurers are mailing people unsolicited Cologuard tests, and it’s a terrible idea
health10/16/2025

Blanket-mailing screening tests to inappropriate patients isn’t the way to close care gaps.

As a gastroenterologist, the most meaningful part of my job is preventing colorectal cancer by ensuring patients receive the right screening at the right time. But recently, I have been hearing from my patients about a concerning trend: Insurance com... [4146 chars]