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7.15.2021 Colorectal Cancer Screening (COL) On May 18, 2021 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated the colorectal cancer screening recommendations to screen for colorectal cancer in adults aged 45 to 49 years. Will NCQA update the COL measure to coincide with the USPSTF recommendations that lower the screening age to 45? If yes, what HEDIS year can we expect this change to be reflected in the measure specs?

NCQA is aware of updates to the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. Given these updates, NCQA will evaluate potential changes to the HEDIS Colorectal Cancer Screening (COL) measure through input from our clinical and technical measurement advisory panels, the Committee on Performance Measurement and public comment. Any potential changes to the measure resulting from this evaluation would be included in the HEDIS MY 2022 Technical Update at the earliest.

HEDIS MY 2021