Karen K Fields, MD

Research Report

Clinical Pathways Utilization and Total Cost of Care for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer

02/22/2021

Karen A Sereday, MS

David C Boulware, MS

Sandra C Stewart, CTR

Yaroslav Shtogun, PhD

Dung-Tsa Chen, PhD

Ashley A Durand, MS

Peter AS Johnstone, MD

Julio M Pow-Sang, MD

Tracy C Simpson

Dana E Rollison, PhD

Karen K Fields, MD

Abstract: We analyzed adherence to multidisciplinary clinical pathways to understand the impact on the cost of care for patients with prostate cancer. Methods: A retrospective cohort design identified 560 patients...

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02/22/2021

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Counterpoint

In the Next Generation of Value-Based Contracting, Clinical Pathways Can Increase Accountability

02/13/2017

Cynthia Terrano, CPA

Karen K Fields, MD

The shift from fee-for-service to value-based payment systems is likely to continue, and clinical pathways afford the opportunity to incorporate detailed cost information and embed quality endpoints into the...

The...

02/13/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways