ColonCancerCheck’s InScreen technology solution is live!
The first release of InScreen, ColonCancerCheck’s innovative information technology solution, was successfully launched this month. This proactive solution enables the identification of over three million Ontarians who are eligible to be screened for colorectal cancer.
InScreen’s innovative use of technology will help the ColonCancerCheck program encourage colorectal cancer screening by providing the following features and benefits:
- Identifying patients eligible for screening (adults aged 50-74)
- Inviting eligible patients to discuss colorectal cancer screening options with their physicians
- Recalling patients for screening
- Reminding patients who are overdue for screening
- Notifying patients and physicians of screening results
- Tracking patients across their screening journeys and enabling quality and activity reporting at various population levels.
InScreen allows for direct access to health information for patients and physicians, with the goals of:
- Reducing mortality from colorectal cancer through an organized screening program
- Colorectal cancer is 90% curable if detected early
- Improving the capacity of primary care to participate in comprehensive colorectal cancer screening
The next release of InScreen will be launched later this year and will establish complete screening records with all clinical information, enabling a full picture of the colorectal cancer screening journey for Ontarians.
With the launch of InScreen, tangible benefits including the earlier detection of colorectal cancer will be realized. In the future, InScreen technology and best practices can be leveraged for other population-based initiatives.
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