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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-06/uspstf-expert-input-fact-sheet-2021_updated_2025.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Expert Input
Engaging with topic experts and
specialists is an essential part of
the Task Force’s process … topics being reviewed,
as well as other stakeholders and the public, throughout its
recommendation process … For all topics, experts are invited to review and provide input at critical points in the process.
1 … new topic or an update to an existing topic at any time as part of
the Task Force’s public nomination process
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-06/uspstf-public-engagement-fact-sheet_updated_2025.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Draft Recommendation
Review Public Comments
& Finalize Recommendation
Recommendation Development Process … Once a topic is selected, the Task Force follows a multistep
process when developing each of its recommendations … and its processes more transparent, the Task Force solicits
public comments during each stage of the process … :
• Draft Research Plans: Draft Research Plans guide
the recommendation process and include key
questions
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-section-2-topic-selection-prioritization-and-updating
June 22, 2025 - All potential new topics enter the yearly prioritization process (described in Section 2.3 ).
2.3 … of referring a topic and Section 2.4 for the process of inactivating a topic). … The process for designating a topic for referral is as follows:
The Topic Prioritization Workgroup … This LitWatch process is described in Appendix III . … The Task Force uses the following process to consider new evidence and decide whether a recommendation
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-06/USPSTF-public-engagement-2025-update.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Recommendation Development Process
Once a topic is selected, the Task Force follows a multistep
process … and its processes more transparent, the Task Force solicits
public comments during each stage of the process … & Finalize Recommendation
• Draft Research Plans: Draft Research Plans guide
the recommendation process
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-06/USPSTF-overview-fact-sheet-2025-update.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Recommendation Development Process
The Task Force follows a rigorous, multistep process to develop its … Throughout the process, the Task Force solicits—and considers—public and expert input to improve its
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-06/uspstf-overview-fact-sheet-2021_updated_2025.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Recommendation Development Process
The Task Force follows a rigorous, multistep process to develop its … Throughout the process, the Task Force solicits—and considers—public and expert input to improve its
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/uspstf-expert-input-fact-sheet-2021.pdf
January 01, 2021 - topics being reviewed,
as well as other stakeholders and the public, throughout its
recommendation process … Engaging with topic experts and
specialists is an essential part of
the Task Force’s process. … For all topics, experts are invited to review and provide input at critical points in the process.
1 … topic or an update to an existing topic at any time as part of
the Task Force’s public nomination process
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/current-processes-refining-evidence-based-recommendation-development
January 01, 2014 - The most recent changes in the process include how the USPSTF solicits and prioritizes topics for review … The process of making evidence-based recommendations occurs in an environment in which many stakeholders … These 3 updated reviews represent a new methodology for the USPSTF process. … The Task Force views its role as a decision maker engaged in a deliberative process. … Preventive Services Task Force: a review of the process. Am J Prev Med 2001;20:21-35.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/currprocess.pdf
July 01, 2007 - This article summarizes the most recent changes in the recommen-
dation development process, including … These 3 updated reviews repre-
sent a new methodology for the USPSTF process. … The steps in the USPSTF full evidence review
process are as follows:
1. … The Task Force views its role as a decision
maker engaged in a deliberative process. … Current
methods of the US Preventive Services Task Force: a review of the process.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/uspstf-public-engagement-fact-sheet-2021.pdf
January 01, 2021 - Recommendation Development Process
Once a topic is selected, the Task Force follows a multistep
process … and its processes more transparent, the Task Force solicits
public comments during each stage of the process … :
• Draft Research Plans: Draft Research Plans guide
the recommendation process and include key
questions
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-xiv-decision-framework-assess-and-guide-need-searches-existing-decision-models
July 01, 2017 - Background
Comprehensively identifying and evaluating models can be a time consuming process … , particularly if it is not carefully structured in terms of process and timing. … leads have determined a model is likely to be needed, a well-structured, noncomprehensive scanning process … Objectives
Define a topic-specific scanning process to identify readily available, published decision … Outline of Process
The USPSTF topic leads, AHRQ Medical Officer, and EPC team (together comprising
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/uspstf-public-engagement-fact-sheet-2023.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Recommendation Development Process
Once a topic is selected, the Task Force follows a multistep
process … and its processes more transparent, the Task Force solicits
public comments during each stage of the process … :
• Draft Research Plans: Draft Research Plans guide
the recommendation process and include key
questions
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/task-force-resources
June 22, 2025 - Force, including processes, expert engagement, and dissemination USPSTF Recommendations Development Process … PDF, 138 KB Fact sheet that describes the process the Task Force uses to develop recommendations USPSTF … Recommendations Development Process: A Graphic Overview PDF, 501 KB Graphic that depicts the process
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/uspstf-overview-fact-sheet-2021.pdf
January 01, 2021 - Recommendation Development Process
The Task Force follows a rigorous, multistep process to develop its … Throughout the process, the Task Force solicits—and considers—public and expert input to improve its
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/uspstf-overview-fact-sheet-2021_0.pdf
January 01, 2021 - Recommendation Development Process
The Task Force follows a rigorous, multistep process to develop its … Throughout the process, the Task Force solicits—and considers—public and expert input to improve its
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-section-9-engagement-public-stakeholders-and-partners
July 09, 2017 - The Task Force is also committed to making the recommendation development process clear and transparent … there are several opportunities for the public and other stakeholders to engage in the recommendation process … Public
The Task Force engages with the public in many steps throughout its recommendation making process … Members of the public can also participate in the recommendation process itself. … The Task Force provides opportunities for public comment at four stages of the recommendation process
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-06/how-the-uspstf-gets-input-2021_updated_2025.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Throughout the recommendation process, including the 4-week public comment periods for draft research … Throughout the recommendation process, including during the 4-week public comment periods for draft research … The Task Force also receives partner feedback throughout
the recommendation process during regular phone … Throughout the recommendation process, including the 4-week public comment periods for draft research
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/recommendations-in-progress
June 22, 2025 - The review process takes into account input from the medical and research community, stakeholders, and … The length of time for the entire recommendation process varies depending on the amount and type of available … Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) and the USPSTF create a research plan that guides the recommendation process
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-03/uspstf-who-we-are-how-we-work-2025.pdf
January 01, 2025 - The Recommendation Development Process
The Task Force does not conduct original research studies; it … Evidence-Based Recommendation Process
Evidence is at the core of the work of the Task Force. … Our scientifically rigorous process enables our
recommendations to be based solely on an independent … It is only after this process has taken place
that we deliberate on whether to recommend for or against … their clinical judgment and discuss patients’ values and preferences as part of the decisionmaking process
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/how-the-uspstf-gets-input-2021.pdf
January 01, 2021 - Throughout the recommendation process, including the 4-week public comment periods for draft research … Throughout the recommendation process, including during the 4-week public comment periods for draft research … The Task Force also receives partner feedback throughout
the recommendation process during regular phone … Throughout the recommendation process, including the 4-week public comment periods for draft research