Have you tried our colorectal cancer screening tool?
Last modified: Oct. 29, 2024
Update: Edited for clarity and change to chat information
We know it can be difficult to convince patients to get colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings, so we created a CRC tool to help you navigate those challenging discussions. This tool can help your patients better understand their CRC screening options and can help you improve your screening participation rates.
Use the CRC screening shared decision-making tool to help your patients better understand:
- The variety of options they have — from a traditional colonoscopy to more non-invasive tests
- How each test is taken, the prep involved and the potential out-of-pocket cost
- Which test is the best choice for them, based on their preferences
CRC screening option study
To show the benefits of CRC screening tools, we conducted a study between Nov. 2019 and Feb. 2020 across 8 primary care offices. For the participants, we selected 207 UnitedHealthcare members who were due for a colorectal cancer screening. Physicians asked the participants a brief series of questions, then used a colorectal cancer screening comparison tool to help these patients understand their options.
The following chart outlines the study’s findings:*
| Testing type | Before implementing the CRC screening tool | After implementing the CRC screening tool |
|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy | 76% | 29% |
| FIT | 20% | 12% |
| Cologuard® | 4% | 59% |
| Decline rate | 35% | 6% |
Questions?
Connect with us 24/7 through the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal. For additional contact information, visit our Contact us page.
*The Effect of a Shared Decision-Making Process on Acceptance of Colorectal Cancer Screening.
Prateek Verma, Kenneth Cohen and Ethan M. Berke. The Annals of Family Medicine January 2022, 20 (1) 89;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.2765
PCA-1-24-03213-Clinical-NN_10292024
