Who is on the USPSTF task force?

The USPSTF is made up of 16 volunteer members who come from the fields of preventive medicine and primary care, including internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, obstetrics/gynecology, and nursing. All members volunteer their time to serve on the USPSTF, and most are practicing clinicians.

Is preventive Services Task Force?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine. The Task Force works to improve the health of people nationwide by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services.

Who should be screened for hypertension?

SCREENING INTERVAL The USPSTF recommends annual screening for adults aged 40 years or older and for those who are at increased risk for high blood pressure. Persons at increased risk include those who have high-normal blood pressure (130 to 139/85 to 89 mm Hg), those who are overweight or obese, and African Americans.

When should I start lipid screening?

The USPSTF recommends screening for and treating lipid disorders in adults aged 40 to 75 years who have a 10-year cardiovascular risk of more than 10% (B statement) and recommends selectively offering treatment to those who have a 10-year cardiovascular risk of 7.5% to 10% (C statement).

Which providers can use the prevention task force tool?

Prevention TaskForce was designed for practicing primary care clinicians although anyone can use it.

What does the US preventive services Task Force do?

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent, volunteer group of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine that makes recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screening tests, counseling services, and preventive medications.

What do you need to know about preventive services?

Those provisions are summarized below by market segment. Evidence-based items or services that have an “A” or “B” recommendation rating from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Immunizations recommended for routine use in children, adolescents, and adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

Which is the best rating for a preventive service?

Evidence-based items or services that have an “A” or “B” recommendation rating from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Immunizations recommended for routine use in children, adolescents, and adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

What are the recommended preventive services for women?

Recommended services included in the HRSA-supported Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines, including all Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved contraceptives, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling for women with reproductive capacity, as prescribed by a health care provider.