https://members2.ecri.org/Components/trends/Copyright 2010 ECRINew and Updated Trends articlesen-us3/10/2010 6:36:05 AM3/10/2010 6:36:05 AM5htais@ecri.orghttps://members2.ecri.org/Components/Trends/Pages/11777.aspx Reactions to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations included accusations that the U.S. government is attempting to ration care to cut spending. The USPSTF did not evaluate cost-effectiveness related to any breast cancer screening modality, but some on the health policy front believe it's time that cost-effectiveness becomes part of the conversation in evaluating guidelines.2/1/2010https://members2.ecri.org/Components/Trends/Pages/11778.aspx Recent controversy related to updated breast cancer screening recommendations from a U.S. government-contracted task force has uncovered a need for better methods of risk stratification, so that truly at-risk populations can opt for appropriate screening.2/1/2010https://members2.ecri.org/Components/Trends/Pages/11779.aspx Which side of the fence are professional societies and patient advocacy groups on with respect to USPSTF's revised breast cancer screening recommendations?2/1/2010https://members2.ecri.org/Components/Trends/Pages/11933.aspx Health Technology Trends spoke with a former genetics researcher who conducts genetic test counseling at University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center about news of a direct marketing campaign in mammography centers to test women for BRCA gene mutations. Is gene patenting at the heart of this issue?2/1/2010https://members2.ecri.org/Components/Trends/Pages/11934.aspx Christiana Care Health System (Newark, DE, USA) cites patient safety as a major force behind the launch of its new Virtual Education and Simulation Training Center. Health Technology Trends asked Christiana's leaders how they expect this development in medical training to affect patients and healthcare providers in the future.2/1/2010