Quality Indicators for CT Colonography

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Start small but start immediately Identify a process to improve Plan Define performance metrics and collect baseline data Do Develop and implement an action plan Study Review the results of…

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Current Screening and Surveillance Guidelines

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Fig. 2.1 Incidence/mortality of CRC and screening uptake rates over time. CRC incidence/mortality reported as rates among adults age 50 or older (Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results database) to reflect…

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History and Overview of the National Quality Strategy

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Level of accountability Name Description Examples of GI measures in program Health system Medicare Shared Savings Program Measures ACO care coordination CG-CAHPS  Medicare Advantage 5 Star Quality Rating System Health…

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Areas for Future Research

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Detachable snares reduce immediate and delayed bleeding from pedunculated polyps Epinephrine injection reduces immediate bleeding from pedunculated and sessile polyps Cold snaring effective and more efficient than hot snaring for…

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