What is the purpose of the US Preventive Services Task Force?
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent, volunteer panel of non-Federal experts in prevention and primary care that makes evidence-based recommendations about preventive services for patients without signs or symptoms of a specific disease. These recommendations are based on systematic reviews of scientific evidence and an assessment of the net benefit of the service. The USPSTF's mission is to improve the health of all Americans by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services, including appropriate screening, counseling services, and preventive medications.