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title: "Emerging Claim Trends: Cervical Cancer Cases"
description: NORCAL Group claims closed from 2010 to 2017 were analyzed for emerging trends. This Claims Rx specifically covers cervical cancer cases.
image: https://files.norcal-group.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-03-31%20at%2010.38.22%20AM.png
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# [***CLAIMS Rx*** DIRECTORY](https://www.norcal-group.com/claimsrx)

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# Emerging Claim Trends: Cervical Cancer Cases

August 2018

NORCAL Group claims closed from 2010 to 2017 were analyzed for emerging trends. The analysis uncovered increased frequency in claims involving cervical cancer. The increase in claims frequency does not appear to be tied to cervical cancer incidence.

| **CASE ONE** Incorrect Follow-Up for Serial Positive HPV Results **CASE TWO** Team Follow-Up Failure **SPECIAL FEATURE** A3 Problem Solving | **CASE THREE** Follow-Up Failure + Record Alteration **SPECIAL FEATURE** Keeping Up with Changing Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines |
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