Background: Developing effective programs to promote colorectal cancer (CRC) screening
requires understanding of the effect of healthcare system factors on access to screening and …

Background: A consensus has emerged that average-risk adults 50 years of age or older
should be screened for colorectal cancer (CRC). Objectives: To describe health plans' …

PURPOSE Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening remains underutilized. The objective of this
study was to examine the impact of primary care and economic barriers to health care on …

BACKGROUND: Few studies have examined lack of physician recommendation and other
reasons for under-utilization of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in the Medicare …

Background. Although effective screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) exists, only 37% of
incident CRC are diagnosed at a localized stage at which treatment is effective. We …

BACKGROUND: In comparison to the United States, Maryland is facing a significantly higher
burden of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. The primary objective of this study was …

BACKGROUND.: The prevalence of colon cancer screening is nationally low. The relative
contribution of patient factors and physician counseling patterns to the low prevalence of …

OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to identify predictors of colorectal cancer screening in the United
States and subgroups with particularly low rates of screening. METHODS: The responses to …

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is recommended for all adults 50 to 75
years old, yet only slightly more than one-half of eligible people are current with screening …

BACKGROUND: In 1998, Medicare initiated universal coverage for colorectal cancer (CRC)
screening via fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) and sigmoidoscopy. In mid-2001, universal …