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Top 4 Trends That Are Changing Oncology Practices
By
Gail Thompson
August 2018, Vol 8, No 8
Practice Management
What are the most noteworthy trends that can affect an oncology practice’s strategic planning, budgeting, and bottom line? The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) partnered with the Advisory Board Company to identify some of those trends in the 2017 Trending Now in Cancer Care Survey. The survey results were presented at the 2018 ACCC Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit.
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The Patient Voice Is Key to Value-Based Care
By
Gail Thompson
July 2018, Vol 8, No 7
Value-Based Care
“It’s the disease of not listening that I am troubled with,” a quote attributed to King Henry IV, kicked off a spirited panel discussion on the importance of incorporating the patient’s voice during treatment. Experts addressed these challenges at the 2018 Association of Community Cancer Centers Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit on March 16, 2018, in Washington, DC.
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Complying with Pharmacy Standards: USP 797/USP 800
By
Gail Thompson
June 2018, Vol 8, No 6
2018 Cancer Center Business Summit Highlights
Oncology practices, hospitals, and pharmacies are struggling to understand wide variations in the application of sterile compounding and safe handling of oncology hazardous drugs, and the costs and operating burdens of compliance with and adherence to current pharmacy standards. At the 2018 combined meeting of the Association of Community Cancer Centers and the Cancer Center Business Summit, 3 cancer centers shared their stories and experiences related to pharmacy standards compliance.
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What Will It Take for Oncology Practices to Survive?
By
Gail Thompson
May 2018, Vol 8, No 5
2018 Cancer Center Business Summit Highlights
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Using Cancer Drugs Wisely to Control Costs: Targeted Therapies May Hold the Key
By
Gail Thompson
May 2018, Vol 8, No 5
2018 Cancer Center Business Summit Highlights
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The Butterfly Effect: Improving the Chemotherapy Visit Experience
By
Gail Thompson
February 2018, Vol 8, No 2
Practice Operations
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Switching on the Light: A Model Immunotherapy Program for Oncology Practices
By
Gail Thompson
February 2018, Vol 8, No 2
Immunotherapy
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Improving Your Cancer Center Operations
By
Gail Thompson
January 2018, Vol 8, No 1
Practice Operations
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Beyond Patient Navigation: Expanding Nurses’ Role in Care Coordination
By
Gail Thompson
January 2018, Vol 8, No 1
Practice Operations
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Preparing to Implement MACRA: Implications for Oncology Practices
By
Gail Thompson
June 2017, Vol 7, No 6
2017 Cancer Center Business Summit Highlights
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Best Practices in Oncology an Evolving Process
By
Gail Thompson
May 2017, Vol 7, No 5
Cancer Center Business Summit
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Operational and Cultural Changes in Oncology: Are You Paying Attention to Your Teams?
By
Gail Thompson
April 2017, Vol 7, No 4
Cancer Center Business Summit
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How Washington Is Shaping a New Healthcare Reform
By
Gail Thompson
March 2017, Vol 7, No 3
Cancer Center Business Summit
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Tools to Improve Patient Engagement in Value-Based Care
By
Gail Thompson
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Gail Thompson
March 2017, Vol 7, No 3
Value-Based Care
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Cancer Center Business Summit
With the advent of a shift to value-based care and increasing accountability for effective care, patient engagement is emerging as the primary mechanism to effect change. However, the sheer volume of patients means that physicians and nurses cannot hope to touch them every day in the meaningful ways needed to fully engage each patient.
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Shifting Targets for Providers, Payers, and Patients with Cancer: Perspectives in Healthcare Reform
By
Gail Thompson
March 2017, Vol 7, No 3
Cancer Center Business Summit
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Can Society Afford Not to Personalize Medicine in Oncology?
By
Gail Thompson
October 2015, Vol 5, No 7
Personalized Medicine
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Adding Value to Oncology Practice Accreditation: Community Oncology Alliance Works with the Commission on Cancer
By
Gail Thompson
September 2015, Vol 5, No 6
Practice Management
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How to Measure Quality in Cancer Care?
By
Gail Thompson
September 2015, Vol 5, No 6
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Pathways versus Personalized Medicine
By
Gail Thompson
June 2015, Vol 5, No 5
Personalized Medicine
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AVBCC Summit Highlights
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SGR Repealed, But the Work Is Just Beginning
By
Gail Thompson
May 2015, Vol 5, No 4
Reimbursement
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Congress Acts to Repeal SGR Formula
By
Gail Thompson
April 2015, Vol 5, No 3
Reimbursement
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Personalized Medicine and Future Delivery Systems
By
Gail Thompson
March 2015, Vol 5, No 2
Personalized Medicine
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Cancer Center Business Summit
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Building the Oncology System of the Future
By
Gail Thompson
February 2015, Vol 5, No 1
Cancer Center Business Summit
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The Future of Oncology Reimbursement
By
Gail Thompson
February 2015, Vol 5, No 1
Reimbursement
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Cancer Center Business Summit
Changes in oncology payment and reimbursement as well as delivery models were reviewed recently by an expert panel at the Cancer Center Business Summit (CCBS). Providers, payers, industry representatives, and thought leaders were on hand to share their thoughts and experiences.
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New Federal Reporting Profiles Physicians and Hospitals
By
Gail Thompson
April 2013, Vol 3, No 3
Community Oncology
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How Does Oncology Fit in an ACO World?
By
Gail Thompson
February 2013, Vol 3, No 1
Cancer Center Business Summit
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The Oncology Medical Home: Embodiment of the American Pioneering Spirit
By
Gail Thompson
November 2012, Vol 2, No 6
Practice Management
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Cost-Effective Cancer Care: Thoughts from Leading Physicians
By
Gail Thompson
November 2012, Vol 2, No 6
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The Nuts and Bolts of Physician and Hospital Practice Arrangements from the Oncology Front Line
By
Gail Thompson
November 2012, Vol 2, No 6
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