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Updated USPSTF guidance on intimate partner violence screening
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care·Family Medicine, OB-GYN, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Newsletter
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Updated USPSTF guidance recommends screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) for patients of reproductive age, including pregnant and postpartum patients. Providers should use validated screening tools like HARK, HITS, or WAST questionnaires and refer to additional resources for intervention and support services.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers caring for reproductive-age patients should incorporate IPV screening using validated tools (HARK, HITS, or WAST questionnaires) into routine care workflows. Update clinical protocols to include IPV screening for pregnant and postpartum patients. Ensure staff are aware of available resources and member plan documents for domestic violence support services.