oncology programs

Research in Review

Navigation Program Lowers Costs for Older Survivors of Cancer

06/20/2017

JCP Editors

A lay navigation program for older survivors of cancer can reduce hospitalizations, emergency department (ED) visits, and intensive care unit admissions, resulting in lower health care costs. ----- Related...

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06/20/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Oncology Rapid-Learning Systems Informed by Patient Perspectives

06/14/2017

JCP Editors

Perceptions of patients with cancer regarding secondary data use is essential to informing the implementation of oncology learning systems, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology...

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06/14/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

CMS Developing Episode-Based Payment Model for the OCM

06/14/2017

JCP Editors

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is working toward addressing challenges associated with an episode-based payment model as part of the Oncology Care Model (OCM), according to a study published in...

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06/14/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Financial Conflicts of Interest Common Among Clinical Pathway Vendors

06/07/2017

JCP Editors

A majority of practitioners involved in clinical pathway development at three major oncology vendors received nonresearch general payments in 2015, according to research presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting...

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06/07/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Working Group Considers Appropriate Endpoints for Metastatic Breast Cancer Trial

06/04/2017

JCP Editors

A working group composed of breast cancer researchers have determined a list of appropriate endpoints for clinical trials of patients with metastatic breast cancer, according to data presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual...

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06/04/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Blended Cognitive Behavior Therapy Decreases Fear of Cancer Recurrence

05/24/2017

JCP Editors

Survivors of cancer with fear of cancer recurrence may be effectively treated with a blended therapeutic approach involving face-to-face and online sessions, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical...

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05/24/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Interview

Payer Initiatives Drive Clinical Pathway Expansion

04/12/2017

JCP Editors

The future of clinical pathways largely depends on alternative payment models such as the Oncology Care Model sponsored by CMS, according to Edward Stepanski, PhD. ----- What inspired you to work in oncology? My...

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04/12/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Department

Cancer Patients Unfamiliar With Clinical Practice Guidelines, Clinical Pathways

04/12/2017

JCP Editors

Results of a recent survey of the cancer care experience revealed barriers to navigating cancer care, including high costs and lack of information about how treatment decisions are made. ----- Related...

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04/12/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Interview

Integrating Pathway Programs into Clinical Practice: A Snapshot of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

03/31/2017

JCP Editors

Journal of Clinical Pathways spoke with David A Hughes, BSN, about how the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance integrates the patient viewpoint and a collective understanding of value into clinical pathway practice. What...

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03/31/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Interview

Clinical Pathways Through Quality Metrics: ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative

12/13/2016

JCP Editors

The delivery of cancer care in the United States is rapidly evolving. Approximately 70% of US patients with cancer are treated at community oncology centers, but it has become increasingly common for stand-alone...

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12/13/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways