Changoor NR, et al. – Researchers investigator whether universal insurance would result in more equitable utilization of colorectal cancer screening for black patients vs white patients. They queried claims data from TRICARE (insurance coverage for active, reserve, and retired members of the US Armed Services and their dependents) for the period of 2007-2010 for adults 50 years of age in 2007, and then followed them forward in time for 4 years (ages, 50-53 years) to identify their first lower endoscopy and/or fecal occult blood test. Outcomes of this study suggested that black patients had higher rates of CRC screening in comparison with prior reports and even in comparison with white patients. Findings from this study emphasized the necessity for developing meaningful approaches for promoting more equitable access to preventative care, and researchers noted that access for underserved minorities would be improved via equal-access, universal health insurance for both the military and civilian populations.