decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2003 / AB-03-033
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Article Overview
This article describes a CMS and CDC colorectal cancer screening awareness effort and provides an overview of educational and outreach materials for health professionals and patients. It is relevant to Medicare stakeholders, primary care professionals, and organizations involved in prevention messaging, with references to campaign resources, publication ordering, and general screening education support.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers identify whether the article pertains to colorectal cancer screening outreach, patient education resources, and CMS/CDC campaign materials rather than billing or procedural coding guidance.
Article Sections
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Materials, Education and Training
Introduces campaign-supported print and web-based educational resources for health professionals and patients. It also notes how the materials are intended to support awareness and communication efforts.
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Attachment 4 - Updated January 2003
Presents an attachment listing colorectal cancer screening publications for health professionals and patients. The section organizes available materials and ordering information by audience and format.
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Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening Publications
Provides ordering and download instructions for campaign publications from CMS and CDC. It includes contact methods and distribution details for the listed resources.
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To View Materials Before Ordering
Gives a final web reference for previewing the materials before requesting copies. This section is limited to access information.
What You Will Learn
- What the article covers in relation to colorectal cancer screening outreach
- Which organizations are involved in the campaign and educational materials
- What types of patient and professional resources are discussed
- Where the article directs readers to obtain or preview the materials
- How the memo is positioned within CMS and CDC prevention efforts
Who Should Read This
- Medicare carriers and intermediaries
- Quality Improvement Organizations
- Primary care and other health care professionals
- CMS policy and outreach staff
- Patients and beneficiaries interested in colorectal cancer screening
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