Testing for Lung Disease: The Cost and Aftermath

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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What does it cost to test for lung disease? Charges for each of these tests vary across the country, but here are some ranges. Now, before you get all excited about the charges, thinking that your hospital or doctor’s office is rolling in cash, keep in mind that Medicare and most other insurer...

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sue
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 01:52 PM

Thanks so much Jane. This is really helpful information and I'm certain are readers appreciate when you (and our other experts) break things down for them.

Hope all is well. Sue

PS - For more info on COPD as well as web resources to help, check out the material in these areas of our site.

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Jane M. Martin
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 01:58 PM

You're welcome, Sue. I'm glad you found it helpful. Unless readers really dig -- and most people don't have the time, or know where to begin -- they probably don't realize what can be done to screen for lesser-known disorders, and once diagnosed, the treatments available for them. It's appalling when you learn the numbers of folks out there struggling to breathe -- and through no fault of their own not even coming close to getting the care they need.

Jane.