To combat the devastating effects of lung cancer (LC) on New York State, the NYS Lung Cancer Screening Task Force will take the lead on mobilizing multi-level resources to decrease lung cancer mortality by increasing lung cancer screening using guideline-driven, evidence-based strategies.

1. Increase in rates of lung cancer screening

2. Participation by community PCPs in education programs about lung cancer screening guidelines and nodule management

3. Increase the numbers of radiology practices providing LDCT screening:  increase in the number of radiology practices in underserved areas providing LDCT screening

4. Address barriers to achieving increased LC screening rates including:

o   improving access to low-dose CT (LDCT);

o   coordinating the education of primary care practitioners (PCP) in the approved screening guidelines and the management of lung nodules;

o   engaging radiology practices, particularly in underserved areas to engage in LC screening;

o   mobilizing experienced experts to facilitate nodule management to PCPs and radiologists;

o   targeting the most at-risk urban and rural populations to enhance LC screening; 

o   coordinating these efforts with an aggressive comprehensive smoking cessation campaign.