NCQA releases 2017 CRC HEDIS measure
On October 3rd, 2016, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) released the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) 2017 Technical Specifications Update, which includes changes to the colorectal cancer screening measure.
The changes include the addition of CT colonography and stool DNA testing in response to the June 2016 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force release of an updated colorectal cancer screening recommendation. The changes also include new wording that clarifies there are “two types of FOBT tests: guaiac (gFOBT) and immunochemical (FIT).” View these and other changes in the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) 2017 Technical Specifications Update.
We Highlight Successes, Leaders, Best Practices, And Tools That Are Making An Impact In The Nationwide Movement To Reach 80% Screened For Colorectal Cancer.
Do you have a suggestion for a future blog topic? We welcome you to share your suggestions by emailing [email protected].
Blog Policy
Opinions expressed in these blog posts are that of the author and do not represent policies of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable or the author’s institution.
Our staff moderate all comments on the 80% Blog. While we do not censor based on point of view, we will delete or edit comments that are offensive or off topic. Click here to view full version.
© 2025 American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable. All rights reserved.