Task Force Resources

Find out more about the Task Force (USPSTF) and its role in preventive medicine with the resources below.

These materials provide general information about the Task Force and its processes.

USPSTF Overview Video
- 2-minute overview video about the Task Force
USPSTF Overview (PDF File, 36 KB; PDF Help)
- Fact sheet that provides basic information about the Task Force
Understanding How the USPSTF Works (PDF File, 685 KB; PDF Help)
- Presentation that provides overview information about the Task Force, including processes and dissemination
USPSTF Recommendations Development Process (PDF File, 31 KB; PDF Help)
- Fact sheet that describes the process the Task Force uses to develop recommendations
USPSTF Recommendations Development Process: A Graphic Overview (PDF File, 32 KB; PDF Help)
- Graphic that depicts the process that the Task Force uses to develop recommendations

These materials provide additional information about the Task Force and about specific aspects of its work.

USPSTF: Who We Are and How We Work (PDF File, 1.9 MB; PDF Help)
- Briefing packet that provides an in-depth overview on the Task Force, including processes, expert engagement, and dissemination
AHRQ's Support of the USPSTF (PDF File, 283 KB; PDF Help)—Updated!
- Fact sheet that describes AHRQ’s role with the Task Force
How the USPSTF Gets Input (PDF File, 295 KB; PDF Help)—Updated!
- Fact sheet that describes how the Task Force collaborates with and seeks input from different groups
USPSTF and Public Engagement (PDF File, 216 KB; PDF Help)
- Fact sheet that describes how the Task Force invites input from the public
USPSTF and Expert Input (PDF File, 40 KB; PDF Help)
- Fact sheet that describes how USPSTF engages with experts
USPSTF and Cost Considerations (PDF File, 33 KB; PDF Help)
- Fact sheet that explains that cost of preventive services is not a factor in determining recommendation grades

Current as of: February 2021
Internet Citation: Task Force Resources. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. October 2019.