Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) Primary Care Providers (PCPs) are reminded that effective December 22, 2008, the following changes to the CDP: EWC Data Collection Application will affect how data is submitted online. The new data entry application is called DETEC (DETecting Early Cancer).

• There will be two cancer screening cycle data forms: one for breast and one for cervical.
• All screening and diagnostic data will be entered on these screening cycle data forms. 
• The data submitted will follow a screening cycle instead of clinical pathway of care.
• The screening cycle data form will prompt the PCP to enter appropriate data and will control access to data fields based on specific data submitted.
• The breast and cervical cancer screening cycle data forms will be easier to use and will improve data entry and submission of data to the Cancer Detection Section (CDS).
• Payment for case management will be dependent upon the submission of complete data.

Prior to December 22, 2008, CDS will provide DETEC training to PCPs through Regional Contractor Clinical Coordinators, program manuals and other training materials.

Providers should contact their local Regional Contractor with any questions.