The Green Room: A Podcast from Obstetrics & Gynecology September 2025: Gynecology
Aug 21, 2025
Dr. Catherine T. Witkop, a leader in gynecologic surgery and women's preventative health, joins Dr. Amy G. Cantor, a family physician and expert in evidence-based practices. They delve into the updated breast cancer screening guidelines for women at average risk and discuss the crucial role of patient navigation services in improving healthcare access. The conversation highlights disparities in follow-up care, the importance of evidence-based recommendations, and the ongoing efforts of the Women’s Preventative Services Initiative to enhance women's health services.
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WPSI Shapes Covered Preventive Services
- The Women's Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) issues evidence-based preventive recommendations that inform ACA-covered services.
- WPSI recommendations can be broader than USPSTF and include services supported by compelling indirect evidence.
Leverage WPSI Tools In Clinic
- Use WPSI dissemination tools, like the Well Woman chart, to simplify preventive care delivery in short visits.
- Integrate these free resources into practice to streamline age-based preventive care decisions.
Screening Ages And Interval Guidance
- Start mammography no earlier than 40 and no later than 50, screening at least every two years and up to annually for average-risk women.
- Do not stop screening solely because of age; continue based on individual context.