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Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screening results

JAMA

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: A multilevel primary care intervention that included electronic health record reminders and patient outreach with or without patient navigation improved timely follow-up of overdue abnormal cancer screening test results for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer. 

Authors: Steven J. Atlas, M.D., M.P.H., of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2023.18755)

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