Ronald E. Myers, PhD

More comprehensive discussion of colorectal screening by primary care physicians was associated with higher screening rates among adults aged 51 to 80 years who were overdue for screening.

Automated telephone calls can increase colorectal cancer screening rates at a cost of about $40 per additional screen.

In 2006, the NCQA began reporting colorectal cancer screening rates of member plans as a HEDIS measure, which is associated with Pennsylvania health system changes.