USPSTF Prevention TaskForce vs MyScrippsBaby

The Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) is an application designed and developed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Nation's lead Federal agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes and patient safety. It was developed by AHRQ to support the independent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine. AHRQ provides support to the USPSTF. The Prevention TaskForce application was developed to assist primary care clinicians identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients. The Prevention TaskForce information is based on the current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and can be searched by specific patient characteristics, such as age, sex, and selected behavioral risk factors. When using this tool please read the specific recommendation to determine if the preventive service is appropriate for your patient. This tool is not meant to replace clinical judgment and individualized patient care. *Application downloads and data updates require internet connectivity

MyScrippsBaby is the first-ever virtual care platform prescribed by healthcare providers to expectant mothers at the start of their pregnancy. The mobile app delivers custom content to patients, from their OB team, on a weekly basis to guide them through their pregnancy with practice-specific, provider-approved tips related to nutrition, exercise, and other behaviors that support a happy and healthy pregnancy. THE MYSCRIPPSBABY APP (“APP”) PROVIDES ONLY INFORMATION, AND YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE APP FOR PURPOSES OF MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, AND/OR TREATMENT. IN ADDITION TO USING THE APP TO OBTAIN INFORMATION, YOU MUST SEEK A DOCTOR’S ADVICE PRIOR TO MAKING ANY MEDICAL DECISIONS.