Predictors of Colorectal Cancer Screening Modality Among Newly Age-Eligible Medicaid Enrollees.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study examines individual- and practice-level predictors of screening modality among 1,484 Medicaid enrollees who initiated colorectal cancer screening (fecal immunochemical test/fecal occult blood tests or colonoscopy) within a year of turning age 50 years. Understanding screening modality patterns for patients and health systems can help optimize colorectal cancer screening initiatives that will lead to high screening completion rates.

Methods

Multivariable logistic regression was conducted in 2019 to analyze Medicaid claims data (January 2013-June 2015) to explore predictors of colonoscopy screening (versus fecal testing).

Results

Overall, 64% of enrollees received a colonoscopy and 36% received a fecal immunochemical test/fecal occult blood test.

SUBMITTER: Mojica CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8493888 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature