In 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reported a partnership with the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) to develop new recommendations on screening for anxiety disorders and other conditions affecting LGBTQ+ communities.
January 01, 2023
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Documented collaboration reported by the USPSTF to inform guideline development for LGBTQ+ populations.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of non-federal experts that develops recommendations on preventive healthcare services which influence which services health insurers must cover.
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Role and influence of the USPSTF in shaping preventive care coverage.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is composed of volunteer physicians who are appointed by the Secretary of Health to four-year terms.
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Composition and appointment structure of the USPSTF.
A primary function of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is to evaluate the efficacy and cost‑benefit of preventive care services—including screening tests, immunizations, behavioral counseling, and preventive medications—and to issue recommendations used to shape insurance coverage.
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Core activities and scope of preventive services considered by the USPSTF.