The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF or Task Force) makes evidence-based recommendations about preventive services such as screenings, behavioral counseling, and preventive medications. Task Force recommendations are created for primary care professionals by primary care professionals.
Why Our Work MattersThe Task Force helps people of all ages do what matters most: stay healthy and live well for years to come. Its evidence-based recommendations empower patients and their clinicians to make informed choices based on what works—and what doesn’t—in preventive care. Patients can trust that the services recommended by the Task Force are beneficial to their overall health.
How We WorkThe Task Force uses gold standard methods to systematically review the evidence on preventive services. The Task Force does not conduct original research studies; it reviews and assesses the best available evidence to make a conclusion about the benefits and harms of preventive services. Each step of the recommendation development process—from topic nomination to publication of the final recommendation—is transparent. We:
The Task Force has a multi-step process for how we develop recommendations from topic nomination through the publication of a final recommendation.
Download the USPSTF Recommendations Development Process: A Graphic Overview below for a full-sized graphic.
PDF Help How We Get Input From OthersFor each recommendation, the Task Force seeks input from expert reviewers, partners, stakeholders, and the public. We routinely seek outside input to ensure our processes are transparent and the best available science is reviewed. Each audience provides valuable feedback.
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