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Republicans Flag $1,222 Colonoscopy Fee, CEOs Cite Low Payments

4/29/2026

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Republicans highlighted a $1,222 colonoscopy facility fee at a hospital outpatient center versus a $656 fee at an independent surgical center.
CEOs of HCA Healthcare, CommonSpirit Health, New York-Presbyterian and ECU Health testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, saying higher fees offset low Medicare and Medicaid payments and cover sicker patients.
Democratic members claimed the hearing distracted from Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill.

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Story summary

Republicans highlighted a $1,222 colonoscopy facility fee at a hospital outpatient center versus a $656 fee at an independent surgical center.
CEOs of HCA Healthcare, CommonSpirit Health, New York-Presbyterian and ECU Health testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, saying higher fees offset low Medicare and Medicaid payments and cover sicker patients.
Democratic members claimed the hearing distracted from Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill.