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The Effect of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits on Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis.

Mika K HamerCathy J BradleyRichard LindroothMarcelo C Perraillon
Published in: Medical care (2024)
Performing routine cancer screening is an evidence-based practice for diagnosing earlier-stage, more treatable cancers. The AWV effectively increases breast cancer screening and may lead to more timely screening. Continued investment in Annual Wellness Visits supports breast cancer screening completion by women who are most likely to benefit, thus reducing the risk of overscreening and overdiagnosis.
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