Winter 2011
A Lesson from LaLanne
Steven J. Morris, MD, PCC Board Chair
With the recent passing of exercise pioneer Jack LaLanne, the notion of “getting up and moving” has received more media attention than usual. Now there’s
another reason to exercise – it can reduce the risk of dying from colon cancer. Learn more about this fascinating connection.
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“Monitored Anesthesia Care” – The Standard in Endoscopic Sedation
Stanford Plavin, MD, PCC Vice Chair
The GI and anesthesia communities have not always seen eye-to-eye on who provides sedation with propofol as it relates to monitored anesthesia care and
sedation for GI procedures. PCC maintains that MAC sedation is a vital part of colonoscopy procedures and should be performed by anesthesiologists, although
this practice still faces some controversy.
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Spotlight on Advocacy: Never Too Young to Care
A 12-year-old with a big heart and great deal of athletic prowess, Alex Plavin is following in her father’s footsteps as an advocate for colorectal cancer
screening. From donating her bat mitzvah money to visiting lawmakers on Capitol Hill with her dad, Stanford Plavin, PCC vice chair, Alex is making her
mark in the fight against colon cancer.
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New Code Will Raise Some Deductibles
Effective this year a new modifier called ‘PT” has been added to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System. The good news is that this change will trigger
the claim processing system to waive the deductible for all surgical services on the same date as the diagnostic procedure.
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Perspective: Efforts to Repeal PPACA
Randall H.H. Madry, PCC Executive Director
With all the focus on PPACA repeal, pending bills that impact colorectal cancer research, screening and care are not gaining the attention they
deserve. We must prepare to get behind the legislative actions that will give more people increased screening opportunities.
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Upcoming Events
- PreventingColorectalCancer.org Webinars
- Nomination Deadline for PreventingColorectalCancer.org Awards
- Dress in Blue Day – March 4
- Call on Congress – March 8-9
- Get Your Rear in Gear 5k Events
- Colon Cancer Challenge – March 27
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In the News
- PreventingColorectalCancer.org Launches Champion Awards Program
- New Approach to Colon Cancer Screening Wins Top Medical Prize
- New Benefits of Getting Colonoscopies
- Those with IBS & PSC at Greater Risk of Colon Cancer
- Outreach Programs Encourage Patient Screenings
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