ACNs can still opt into our Exact Sciences colorectal cancer screening campaign

Our campaign to close care gaps for the Colorectal Cancer Screening (COL-E) HEDIS measure through Exact Sciences is active and runs through the end of 2025. ACNs must opt into this campaign if they’d like colorectal cancer test kits sent to their patients with open care gaps.

What’s the Exact Sciences campaign?

We’ve partnered with Exact Sciences to send at-home colorectal cancer test kits to members across all lines of business with an open care gap for a colorectal cancer screening.

Can the Exact Sciences campaign increase my COL-E scores?

Yes. ACNs who participated in our Exact Sciences campaign in previous years were able to reach an average of 28% of targeted patients, who otherwise may not have received screenings. This helps to increase COL-E scores all well as providers’ performance in our PCP Incentive Program (PIP).

How does an ACN participate in this campaign?

You can opt into our Exact Sciences campaign by informing your Provider Network Management (PNM) Specialist that you’d like to participate. Your campaign will officially begin once we receive your target list. Please have all target lists submitted to us by Aug. 1, 2025 to allow time for patient outreach and the completion and return of test kits.

Participating ACNs can send us target lists throughout the year.

If you’re already participating in our Exact Sciences campaign, you can send us multiple target lists throughout the year to account for new patients or patients newly enrolled into the measure.

Why’s this important?

  • There’s been a dramatic rise in colorectal cancer diagnoses, particularly for younger Americans. Screenings and early detection are key to improving health outcomes. As a reminder, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends adults between the ages of 45 and 75 complete regular colorectal cancer screenings.
  • When a member completes and submits an Exact Sciences test kit, it counts toward HEDIS COL-E gap closure and your PIP performance for this measure for three years.