Episode 77: USPSTF Evidence

Each year, under Obamacare rules, the USPSTF is required to issue a report on evidence gaps. These are areas of preventive medicine that they decide we are lacking sufficient evidence to determine if the harms outweight the risk. This week, we take a look at the primary areas of evidence shortfall. If you are wondering about a screening test, take a listen to see if it made the list.   Resources: Sixth Annual Report to Congress on High Priority Evidence Gaps 2 Docs Talk about Smoking Cessation 2 Docs Talk about dietary supplements 2 Docs Talk about skin cancer prevention

Om Podcasten

Join cohosts Kendall Britt, MD and Amy Rogers, MD for a 15 minute check-up on current issues in medicine and health policy. The doctors examine current medical concerns in light of the best available medical evidence and the policy issues of the day with a focus on their impact on the doctor patient relationship.