Pilot Testing, Implementation, and Evaluation of the Cervical, Breast and Colorectal Cancer Clinical Decision Support Tools
CDC is funding projects to implement and evaluate electronic decision support tools for cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening within large health systems to improve guideline-based care.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $7,250,000; up to 2 awards; award ceiling not specified; project period likely 3–5 years.
Summary: Supports pilot testing, implementation, and evaluation of electronic clinical decision support tools for cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening in large health systems.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, aims to advance the development and real-world implementation of clinical decision support (CDS) tools for cancer screening and management. The tools are designed to integrate current, computable guidelines into electronic health records (EHRs), supporting clinicians in evidence-based, point-of-care decisions. The funding supports two components:
- Component A: System-wide implementation and evaluation of a cervical cancer CDS tool in a large health system, emphasizing improved screening, timely follow-up, and management after abnormal results.
- Component B: Pilot testing and technical integration of interoperable CDS tools for breast and colorectal cancer screening, including comprehensive documentation and empirical evaluation of their accuracy and impact.
Successful applicants are expected to rigorously assess both the implementation processes and the efficacy of these tools in improving cancer screening and management outcomes.
