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Cervical Health Awareness and Prevention
EmblemHealth·Family Medicine, General Practice, Pediatrics +2 more·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth is promoting cervical cancer awareness and prevention during January Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The policy emphasizes HPV vaccination scheduling for patients ages 11-14 (only 2 doses required if completed by age 13) and proactive screening discussions with patients to meet HEDIS quality measures.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers should discuss Pap tests, HPV tests, and vaccines with appropriate patients during January. Schedule HPV vaccine series for patients ages 11-14, ensuring completion by age 13 for HEDIS gap closure. Consider implementing proactive scheduling and call campaigns for HPV vaccination to improve quality measure performance.