What is the goal of the US Preventive Services Task Force?
The goal of the US Preventive Services Task Force is to improve the health of all Americans by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications. The Task Force develops recommendations for clinicians and health systems by evaluating the evidence of the benefits and harms of the services and considering the impact on health outcomes. The Task Force also considers the evidence on the net benefit of the service, cost, and the patient's values and preferences when making its recommendation.