APRIL 11, 2017

Cost-effectiveness of colonoscopy...how much does it cost to save a life?

Frederick Gandolfo, MD:

This is a continuation of the response to a thought-provoking letter we received from a reader named "Simple Country Doctor" about the benefits and costs of colonoscopyThe original letter, and the first part of my reply can be found here.

The question of cost is a valid one, especially at the current time where health care costs seem to be spiraling out of control. Many times it seems that the outcomes gained from large health care expenditures do not