Changes in Colorectal Cancer Screening Modalities Among Insured Individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Several colorectal cancer (CRC) screening modalities (eg, colonoscopy, stool-based tests) are currently available. Yet, recent national patterns in screening using these modalities and potential differences across sociodemographic groups remain unclear.

Objective

To evaluate possible changes in the use of different CRC screening modalities among average-risk individuals aged 50 to 75 years in the US.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study used deidentified claims data from 2017 to 2024. Participants included a dynamic cohort of commercially insured Blue Cross Blue Shield beneficiaries. Data were analyzed from May 1 to June 30, 2025.

Exposures

Invasive and noninvasive CRC screening modalities.

Main outcomes and measures</

SUBMITTER: Siddique S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12541536 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature