Why clinical guidelines are critical to standardize care and improve outcomes

Employees and their family members frequently face tough questions about their health care: How do I know when it’s time to get a mammogram? When does my child need a vision screening? Is thyroid screening something I should get? If I have high blood pressure or diabetes, what is the best treatment for me?

For the providers who care for them, the key question is: How do we implement appropriate, science-backed treatments for our patients, testing where needed, but avoiding potentially harmful or unnecessary (and expensive) care? The answer is to seek guidance from and use clinical guidelines —along with existing clinical skills — wisely.

Establishing clinical guidelines