Preventative medicine rules!

Preventive medicine should be guided by evidence, not politics.


This week, the leadership of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) — the independent panel that helps determine recommendations for mammograms, colon cancer screening, cardiovascular prevention, and many other routine health screenings — was removed by HHS leadership.


For patients, this matters more than many realize.


The USPSTF has long played a central role in evidence-based preventive care in the United States. Their recommendations influence not only medical practice, but also what preventive services are covered under the Affordable Care Act without additional cost to patients.


As physicians, we rely on rigorous scientific review, long-term data, and independent expert analysis to guide screening recommendations. Preventive care works best when it remains grounded in medicine, research, and patient outcomes.


No matter what changes occur at the federal level, one thing remains true:
early detection saves lives.


Routine mammograms, cervical cancer screening, colon cancer screening, blood pressure management, and preventive women’s healthcare remain critically important.


Please don’t delay your preventive care because of political headlines or confusion in the news cycle. Continue regular visits with your physician and discuss what screening schedule is right for you personally.


Your health deserves consistency, science, and thoughtful care. 


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