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Facility-based uptake of colorectal cancer screening in 45- to 49-year-olds after US guideline changes

JAMA Network Open

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: The findings of this cohort study suggest that facility-based colorectal cancer screening among adults ages 45 to 49 increased nearly 10-fold following U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guideline changes, far exceeding growth among those ages 50 to 75. This rapid adoption highlights early implementation by practitioners and patients. Although screening rates among adults ages 50 to 75 increased during the study period, the accelerated growth among those ages 45 to 49 reflected guideline integration into facility practices. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Alyssa H. Harris, MPH, email alyssa.harris@vizientinc.com.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.41330)

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