The debate over Medicare paying for this procedures has been up in the air for years, but now I believe the cost as well as convenience issue is starting to come together.
CT Scanners have had this service available for years and it certainly is much easier for the patient, hands down. There is a time and place for both. So what does it look like and what is involved? One of my clients, Advanced Body Scan of Newport Beach has a page on their website that answers many questions and even has a video of what the procedure looks like in 3D and a page with some frequently 
asked questions.
Visit the website to watch a video of how it looks from the camera side of things. BD
“Although this test does not require a physician referral, it is recommended that you consult with your physician to discuss your personal recommendations for a colon examination.”
ATLANTA - A long-awaited federal study of an X-ray alternative to the dreaded colonoscopy confirms its effectiveness at spotting most cancers, although it was far from perfect. Medicare is already considering paying for this cheaper, less intrusive option that could persuade more people to get screened for colon cancer. And some experts believe the new method may boost the 50 percent screening rate for a cancer that is the country's second biggest killer.
Colon X-ray seen as effective at spotting cancer - Yahoo! News
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