Report on Savings to Medicare from Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening (2007)
This report describes potential savings to Medicare and pre-Medicare payers from increased colorectal cancer screening among 50-64 year olds.
The Lewin Group, in collaboration with the NCCRT, developed a cost model that explores how increased colorectal cancer screening among pre-Medicare eligible individuals (aged 50-64 years) could translate into Medicare savings realized through earlier detection and treatment, specifically polypectomy and treatment of early stage cancer. The study also looked at net costs to pre-Medicare payers.
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Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Communities: A Practical Guide
This guidebook is designed to support key community partners in understanding and overcoming the unique challenges and common barriers to CRC screening faced in rural communities.
American Cancer Society: A Colorectal Cancer Screening Guide for Cancer Coalitions
This new guide from the American Cancer Society will help build your coalition's capacity to address colorectal cancer screening.
Clinician’s Reference: Stool-Based Tests for Colorectal Cancer Screening
This revised resource is designed to introduce (or reintroduce) clinicians to the value of stool-based testing for colorectal cancer.