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Clinic Quality Improvement for Population Health

Common Clinic Quality Improvement terms initiatives support the implementation of Evidence-Based Interventions (EBI) for cancer screening among primary care and federally qualified health systems to equitably improve cancer screening among priority populations by building capacity within health systems.

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Quality improvement resources

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) screening change packages compile evidence- and practice-based changes that clinicians can use to improve screening:

The Community Guide website provides guidance and resources on evidence-based interventions for:

About

The goal of Cancer CQI is to increase screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer with a focus on uninsured and underinsured patients and communities with high incidence and mortality rates through the implementation of EBI. 

This initiative engages with health systems through the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection program to: 

  • assess current performance on cancer screening
  • increase clinic capacity
  • implement evidence-based interventions proven to increase the uptake of cancer screening
    • Colorectal cancer screening 
      • CMS130v11 or GPRA 2.4.3
    • Breast cancer screening
      • NQF 0031/2372
    • Cervical cancer screening
      • NQF 0032

Related Programs: Cancer Prevention and Control