Research Letter

Laypeople’s Perceptions of Clinician Performance Metrics Based on Cancer Screening Attendance

JAMA Health Forum 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2026.0714

April 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This survey study investigates laypeople’s reactions to finding out that their clinician’s performance metrics may be based on the percentage of patients who undergo cancer screenings.

Corresponding Author: Laura D. Scherer, PhD, Anschutz Medical Campus, Anschutz Health Sciences Building, 1890 N Revere Ct, 3rd Floor, Mailstop F443, Aurora, CO 80045 (laura.scherer@cuanschutz.edu).

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