HB20-1103 Colorectal Cancer Screening Coverage Latest Updates
Task Force Mission
The Colorectal Cancer Task Force (CRC TF) is dedicated to decreasing the incidence and mortality from colorectal cancer in Colorado. The primary goal of the TF is colorectal cancer prevention since colorectal cancer is a demonstrably preventable disease. In the next two years our focus will be on saving lives through collaborative efforts to prevent colorectal cancer and reach the 80% by 2018 screening goal in Colorado. We hope to address this issue in both the general population of Colorado but also to focus efforts on underserved and underscreened population including the uninsured, underinsured, low income group as well as those at increased colorectal cancer risk due to a family history of the disease. The TF provides a forum for networking of representatives from multiple private and public agencies in Colorado that focus on colorectal cancer prevention and control. The CRC TF helped write the colorectal cancer goals of the Colorado Cancer Plan. It meets monthly to review progress on the Colorado Cancer Plan priorities, discuss policy issues, educate one another about existing programs, and create programmatic partnerships where gaps in service exist.
Co-Chairs
Mag Phillips, Co-Chair
Colorado Cancer Coalition
Ian Kahn, Co-Chair
Colorado Cancer Coalition- American Cancer Society
- Colon Cancer Alliance
- Colorado Colon and Rectal Specialists
- Colorado Colorectal Screening Program
- Colorado Community Health Network
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Denver Health and Medical Center
- Gastroenterology of the Rockies
- Lutheran (SCL Health)
- Penrose Cancer Center
- Sky Ridge Medical Center
- Summit Community Care Clinic
- University of Colorado Cancer Center
Task Force Action Plan
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Download the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Media Kit
Early Screening Essential to CRC Prevention and Increasing Cure Rate
The Personal and Financial Value of an Organized Colorectal Cancer Screening Program for Employers
CRC Awareness Month Resources 2017 – Support Groups and resources
80 by 2018 Pledge – Take the pledge to embrace the shared goal of 80% screened by 2018.
Meeting Information
This Task Force meetings monthly. Sign up for updates using the button below. Or contact the Chairs using the buttons on the right to learn more.
Task Force Meeting Minutes
Colorectal Cancer Task Force Current Work
In the News
Colorectal Cancer Task Force Successes
FDA Approved Cologuard, a noninvasive colorectal cancer screening, is now a Medicare and Medicaid approved screening test. See slides – Cologuard Information
Signed the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable’s 80% by 2018 Pledge.
Members from the Colon Cancer Alliance presented the University of Colorado Cancer Center a check from the 2016 Undy for $52,000. The University of Colorado Cancer Center (in alliance with the Colorectal Cancer Task Force) has been able to provide over 350 no-cost screenings as a CCA Blue Hope Partner. Researchers with the University mentioned that 85% of those receiving these screenings identified as Hispanic and 20% are high-risk individuals under age 50.
Presented to the Colorado Business Group on Health in February 2017 to provide employers with tools and resources for employers who decide to take action to promote 80% screening by 2018.
Hosted a Candlelight Vigil in Denver in March 2017 to honor the progress made towards reducing the burden of colorectal cancer and to recognize all those touched by this devastating disease.
