Lung Screening as a Precedent. As of April 1, 2026, lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography became a covered service under health insurance. What distinguishes this program from other radiological services is the regulatory framework behind it: The Cancer Screening Directive (KFE-RL) mandates the use of appropriate computer-assisted diagnostic software for the interpretation of findings. The use of this software is therefore not an optional add-on, …