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Important facts your patients might not know about prostate cancer
Published May 13, 2026Effective May 12, 2026
AI Summary
Cigna Healthcare updated prostate cancer screening guidelines, now covering PSA tests at no cost for men 45+ (or 40+ with risk factors) at in-network locations. The policy emphasizes risk-adapted screening and shared decision-making with updated baseline testing recommendations.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk staff should inform male patients 45+ (or 40+ with risk factors) that PSA screening is covered at no cost through in-network providers. Providers should implement shared decision-making conversations using CDC tools and document risk factors (age, race, family history) for appropriate screening recommendations.
Plan Types
Commercial
Specialties
family-medicine, internal-medicine, urology, general-practice