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In early July, PeaceHealth Laboratories expanded our EasyAccess discounted laboratory testing program for uninsured patients to include specimens collected in a physician’s office. Previously, most tests collected at a PeaceHealth Laboratories Patient Service Center were already eligible for discounts. Virtually all tests are now eligible for the discount with the exception of some specialty testing and reference testing performed by another laboratory.
Access to laboratory screening tests plays an important part in disease prevention. Individuals without health insurance are more likely to skip regular screening tests which would normally be part of their preventive health care schedule.