Screening Rates and Characteristics of Health Plan Members Who Respond to Screening Reminders

Introduction Preventive screening is widely recognized as a key component of cost-effective, high-quality health care. Even so, national screening for cancer, diabetes, and cholesterol falls far short of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations. Although evidence has shown that reminder...

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Main Authors: Jun Zhu, PhD, James Davis, PhD, Deborah A. Taira, ScD, Marisa Yamashita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006-03-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/apr/05_0063.htm