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Protecting Access to Preventive Care: The Role of Federal Guidelines in Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Coverage
Access to lifesaving preventive services, including cancer screening, relies on federal preventive care recommendations and guidelines that determine which screenings, tests, and services health insurance plans must cover without cost sharing, including who is eligible, the age at which services are recommended, and the frequency ... the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI), whose guidelines are adopted by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). USPSTF and WPSI play complementary roles in ensuring coverage for preventive care services. ...
Addressing Cancer Disparities in LGBTQ+ Communities
A critical factor for eliminating disparities and ensuring health equity is the guarantee that all people have access to quality, affordable health care. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) people face a unique and increased cancer burden, disproportionately ...