ABOUT THIS INITIATIVE

About

Improving Cancer Screening Across Health Centers

The Improving Cancer Screening Across the Health Center Program is a national initiative funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC). The program supports health centers in increasing screening rates for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers through coordinated technical assistance and learning opportunities.

Who We Are

Veritas Management Group (VMG) leads this initiative, bringing expertise in national program
management, delivery of technical assistance, and health systems improvement.

VMG works in partnership with:

5D Consulting Group, serving as the Technical Assistance (TA) Lead
A network of interdisciplinary subject matter experts (SMEs)

Together, this team provides comprehensive support to HRSA-funded health centers nationwide, combining strategic guidance with hands-on implementation support.

Our Approach

We take a collaborative, practice-focused approach to supporting health centers. Our model
integrates:

Tailored, site-specific support delivered both virtually and on-site

Communities of Practice (CoPs) that connect health centers to share challenges, strategies, and solutions

Access to national experts in cancer screening, clinical workflows, and care coordination

Data-informed strategies to strengthen screening processes and outcomes

Our goal is to provide practical, actionable support that health center teams can implement in real-world settings.

Who We Serve

This program supports HRSA-funded health centers nationwide, including those serving:

Rural communities, where geographic barriers and workforce limitations can impact access to screening
Medically Underserved populations, including patients facing economic, geographic, or systemic barriers to care
Diverse patient populations with varying clinical and care coordination needs

We work closely with clinical teams, operational staff, and leadership to strengthen systems and improve screening delivery across care settings.

Our Expertise

Our team brings deep experience in:

Cancer screening best practices and implementation
Quality improvement methodologies (e.g., workflow redesign, Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles)
Patient navigation and care coordination
Practice transformation within health center settings
Delivering national technical assistance programs

How the Program Works

Health centers can engage in multiple ways, depending on their needs:

This flexible model allows health centers to engage at their own pace while receiving targeted support.

Get Involved

Health centers can take advantage of this initiative by joining learning opportunities,
connecting with peers, or requesting technical assistance.

STAY UPDATED

Subscribe to the Cancer Screening Technical Assistance Hub

The Cancer Screening Technical Assistance Hub is an email newsletter featuring upcoming training opportunities, new resources, webinar announcements, and health center success stories.

COLLABORATION

Communities of Practice

Engage and collaborate with peer health center staff in a focused cancer screening topic area across six virtual sessions over three months. Optional follow-up office hours are available after each session.

TAILORED SUPPORT

On-Site & Virtual Technical Assistance Visits

Receive tailored, hands-on technical assistance – virtual or in-person – designed around your health center’s specific cancer screening challenges and goals.