October 12, 2025BMJ Open QualityOpen Access

Improving colorectal cancer screening through Cologuard education: a quality improvement initiative in an urban primary care clinic

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Quality improvement initiative increased Cologuard usage and overall screening rates in eligible patients, suggesting impactful education strategies.

Cologuard completion rates improved from 7.38% to 10% during the intervention.
A total of 399 Cologuard orders were placed, leading to 235 completed kits returned.
Patient messaging resulted in a direct response rate of 7.2%, contributing to increased screenings.
The initiative involved provider education and digital outreach to address screening barriers.

Koseki et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Quality improvement initiative increased Cologuard usage and overall screening rates in eligible patients, suggesting impactful education strategies.