Common use of Screening for Early Identification of Cancer Clause in Contracts

Screening for Early Identification of Cancer. The Contractor must have and comply with written protocols to provide cancer-screening services, and the provision of appropriate follow-up services. The Contractor must develop a reporting system to record all tests given, positive findings, and actions taken to provide appropriate follow-up care (see Subsection 2.14(A)(3)). The protocols must include the following components: a. Written practice guidelines developed in accordance with accepted clinical practice, provided to all PCP/PCTs, with compliance measured at least annually; b. Education Outreach to both Enrollees and caregivers about preventive cancer-screening services; c. Fecal occult-blood test annually; and d. Mammography services: annually for women aged 65-69 and as medically appropriate for women aged 70-79.

Screening for Early Identification of Cancer. The Contractor must have and comply with written protocols to provide cancer-cancer- screening services, and the provision of appropriate follow-up services. The Contractor must develop a reporting system to record all tests given, positive findings, and actions taken to provide appropriate follow-up care (see Subsection 2.14(A)(3)). The protocols must include the following components: a. Written practice guidelines developed in accordance with accepted clinical practice, provided to all PCP/PCTs, with compliance measured at least annually; b. Education Outreach to both Enrollees and caregivers about preventive cancer-screening services; c. Fecal occult-blood test annually; and d. Mammography services: annually for women aged 65-69 and as medically appropriate for women aged 70-79.

Screening for Early Identification of Cancer. The Contractor must have and comply with written protocols to provide cancer-screening services, and the provision of appropriate follow-up services. The Contractor must develop a reporting system to record all tests given, positive findings, and actions taken to provide appropriate follow-up care (see Subsection 2.14(A)(3)). The protocols must include the following components: a. Written practice guidelines developed in accordance with accepted clinical practice, provided to all PCP/PCTs, with compliance measured at least annually; b. Education x. Xxxxxxxxx Outreach to both Enrollees and caregivers about preventive cancer-screening services; c. Fecal occult-blood test annually; and d. Mammography services: annually for women aged 65-69 and as medically appropriate for women aged 70-79.