May 17, 2021. We support the “I” rating that there is insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for atrial fibrillation in asymptomatic adults ages 50 and over.
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NCHR Comments on USPSTF’s Draft Recommendation on Gestational Diabetes Screening
March 15, 2021. We support the USPSTF’s update to the 2014 recommendations for GDM screening in asymptomatic pregnant persons.
Read More »Choosing Wisely: Physician Groups Make Recommendations to Improve Health Care and Reduce Costs
Do females under 21 need pap smears? Should a patient with lower-back pain get an MRI? You might be surprised that the answer is usually NO.
Read More »NCHR’s Comments on Colorectal Cancer Screening in Asymptomatic Adults
November 23, 2020. We support for the United States Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) draft recommendation statement regarding colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic adults.
Read More »NCHR Comments on Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis Screening
August 31, 2020. We support the USPSTF’s reaffirmation of the “D” grade recommendation first issued in 2014 against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population.
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