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Insurance-Based Variation in Repeat mt-sDNA Test Adherence

Physician's Weekly

They utilized data from Exact Sciences Laboratories, LLC, for individuals who previously completed mt-sDNA test between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The adherence rate to repeat mt-sDNA screening was 79.7%, with an average kit return time of 21.1 ± 20.8 The total sample consisted of 19,536 individuals.

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Implementation and Uptake of the Virginia Mental Health Access Program [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Increasing access to primary care clinicians who are better able to screen and treat pediatric mental health conditions can improve mental health and reduce unnecessary ED visits. of clinicians received any support by VMAP between 2016-2023. Results: 20.2% vs. 47.4%, p<0.0001).

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Lung cancer screening in primary care: more pragmatic research needed

Common Sense Family Doctor

The US Preventive Services Task Force , the American Academy of Family Physicians , and the American College of Chest Physicians recommend annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening for adults 50 to 80 years of age who have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have smoked within the past 15 years.