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Special Report
02/19/2025
Edward Arrowsmith, MD; Vishnukamal Golla, MD, MPH; Rhonda Henschel, MBA; Andrew Hertler, MD, FACP; David Jackman, MD; Gordon Kuntz; Olaf Lodbrok, MS, MBA; Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA; Lalan Wilfong, MD
The Predictable Cost of Care Working Group developed a model that can be used by various entities evaluating the impact of treatment on the total cost of care.
The Predictable Cost of Care Working Group developed a model that can be used by various entities evaluating the impact of treatment on the total cost of care.
The Predictable Cost of Care...
02/19/2025
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EVOLUTION OF PATHWAYS
02/18/2025
Winston Wong, PharmD; Gordon Kuntz
The Journal of Clinical Pathways reflects on 10 years of clinical pathways evolution in oncology care, from treatment sequencing to a vital tool for navigating value-based cancer care.
The Journal of Clinical Pathways reflects on 10 years of clinical pathways evolution in oncology care, from treatment sequencing to a vital tool for navigating value-based cancer care.
The Journal of Clinical Pathways...
02/18/2025
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Perspectives
12/02/2024
Maggie Dietrick, MPH; Palak Patel, MHA; Tom Valuck, MD, JD
This article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care quality measurement and tactics to mitigate bias in AI-enhanced measurement.
This article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care quality measurement and tactics to mitigate bias in AI-enhanced measurement.
This article explores the use of...
12/02/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Editor's Page
10/02/2024
Winston Wong, PharmD
Editor-in-Chief Winston Wong, PharmD, provides insights on this issue’s content, including critical issues in the health care system, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to improve accessibility, affordability, and quality of care.
Editor-in-Chief Winston Wong, PharmD, provides insights on this issue’s content, including critical issues in the health care system, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to improve accessibility, affordability, and quality of care.
Editor-in-Chief Winston Wong,...
10/02/2024
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Conference Coverage
09/13/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A group of oncology practice innovators and care platform disruptors spoke about managing clinical and financial risk in oncology as part of a session at the 2024 Clinical Pathways Congress + Cancer Care Business Exchange.
A group of oncology practice innovators and care platform disruptors spoke about managing clinical and financial risk in oncology as part of a session at the 2024 Clinical Pathways Congress + Cancer Care Business Exchange.
A group of oncology practice...
09/13/2024
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News
09/06/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Researchers looked at the impact of vial sizes on drug waste and cost when using bortezomib and carfilzomib to treat patients with multiple myeloma.
Researchers looked at the impact of vial sizes on drug waste and cost when using bortezomib and carfilzomib to treat patients with multiple myeloma.
Researchers looked at the impact...
09/06/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Luke Pike, MD
Videos
09/05/2024
Luke R.G. Pike, MD, PhD
Luke Pike, MD, breaks down the TURBO-Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer study and summarizes the main findings.
Luke Pike, MD, breaks down the TURBO-Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer study and summarizes the main findings.
Luke Pike, MD, breaks down the...
09/05/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Sawsan Rashdan, MD
Videos
08/28/2024
Sawsan Rashdan, MD
Sawsan Rashdan, MD, shares the main findings from her study on the use of osimertinib plus consolidative stereotactic ablative radiation for treating patients with advanced EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Sawsan Rashdan, MD, shares the main findings from her study on the use of osimertinib plus consolidative stereotactic ablative radiation for treating patients with advanced EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Sawsan Rashdan, MD, shares the...
08/28/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Matthew Cortese, MD
Videos
08/26/2024
Matthew Cortese, MD, MPH
Matthew Cortese, MD, discusses recent updates in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and ongoing clinical trials in this space.
Matthew Cortese, MD, discusses recent updates in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and ongoing clinical trials in this space.
Matthew Cortese, MD, discusses...
08/26/2024
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From the Journal

Perspectives
12/02/2024
Maggie Dietrick, MPH; Palak Patel, MHA; Tom Valuck, MD, JD
This article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care quality measurement and tactics to mitigate bias in AI-enhanced measurement.
This article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care quality measurement and tactics to mitigate bias in AI-enhanced measurement.
This article explores the use of...
12/02/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
From the Field
12/02/2024
Daniel Simmons, PharmD, MS; Rebecca Stone, MD; James Ryan, MSc; Jigna Bhalla, PharmD; Kimmie McLaurin, MS
This study models the clinical outcomes and costs associated with utilizing an HRD biomarker-guided (BMG) approach to first-line AOC maintenance compared with a non-biomarker-guided (NBMG) approach.
This study models the clinical outcomes and costs associated with utilizing an HRD biomarker-guided (BMG) approach to first-line AOC maintenance compared with a non-biomarker-guided (NBMG) approach.
This study models the clinical...
12/02/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Perspectives
10/01/2024
Christine M. Wilson, MS; Gwen Darien; Kathleen D. Gallagher, MPH; Alan J. Balch, PhD, MSc
In this third installment of a three-part series on decision support tools and shared decision-making, Christine Wilson, MA, MS, and colleagues describe how patients with­in three diverse communities who are living with cancer understand and...
In this third installment of a three-part series on decision support tools and shared decision-making, Christine Wilson, MA, MS, and colleagues describe how patients with­in three diverse communities who are living with cancer understand and...
In this third installment of a...
10/01/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Perspectives
10/01/2024
Sheryl Riley, RN, OCN, CMCN; F. Randy Vogenberg, PhD, FASHP
This pilot study provides a brief literature review on users, uses, and a recent electronic survey to de­termine how users use clinical pathways along with their feedback around their value.
This pilot study provides a brief literature review on users, uses, and a recent electronic survey to de­termine how users use clinical pathways along with their feedback around their value.
This pilot study provides a...
10/01/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research Reports
08/19/2024
Dennis R. Holmes, MD, FACS; Juvairiya Pulicharam, MD; Steven Evans, MD
This study explores how clinical pathways can help reduce time to treatment delays while improving health care quality, lowering direct and indirect health care costs, reducing patient financial toxicity, and achieving greater patient,...
This study explores how clinical pathways can help reduce time to treatment delays while improving health care quality, lowering direct and indirect health care costs, reducing patient financial toxicity, and achieving greater patient,...
This study explores how clinical...
08/19/2024
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From the Field
08/15/2024
Anna Bolha, MPAS, PA; Rebecca Maniago, PharmD, BCOP; Nina Sardesh; Taylor Dias-Foundas; James Roose, MA; Colin Harvey; Marcello Ricottone; Eric Weber; Susan Sabo-Wagner, MSN, RN, OCN, NEA-BC; Brian Patrick Mulherin, MD; Andrew Hertler, MD, FACP; James Hamrick, MD, MPH
In this report, researchers discuss a real-world study of treatment selection patterns across American Oncology Network medical oncologists, which analyzed pathway adherence rates before and after a pilot project where Evolent level 1...
In this report, researchers discuss a real-world study of treatment selection patterns across American Oncology Network medical oncologists, which analyzed pathway adherence rates before and after a pilot project where Evolent level 1...
In this report, researchers...
08/15/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Perspectives
06/26/2024
Ray Page, DO, PhD, FACOI, FASCO
This article describes how congruent solutions for treatment options can be achieved if the objectives of precision medicine and treatment pathways are aligned.
This article describes how congruent solutions for treatment options can be achieved if the objectives of precision medicine and treatment pathways are aligned.
This article describes how...
06/26/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
From the Field
06/03/2024
Taylor Dias-Foundas
This report explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, emphasizing its potential paradigm shift and current deployment in oncology.
This report explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, emphasizing its potential paradigm shift and current deployment in oncology.
This report explores the...
06/03/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research Reports
06/03/2024
This study describes prostate-specific antigen (PSA) outcomes and clinical surveillance patterns among patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) receiving next-generation androgen receptor inhibitors (ARIs)...
This study describes prostate-specific antigen (PSA) outcomes and clinical surveillance patterns among patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) receiving next-generation androgen receptor inhibitors (ARIs)...
This study describes...
06/03/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
From the Field
06/03/2024
Lili Brillstein, MPH
This paper provides insights and perspective from each constituent involved in shaping health care payment and delivery throughout the US.
This paper provides insights and perspective from each constituent involved in shaping health care payment and delivery throughout the US.
This paper provides insights and...
06/03/2024
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Guideline Updates

Videos

Videos
03/24/2025
F. Randy Vogenberg, PhD, FASHP
For the past 10 years, Journal of Clinical Pathways has been at the forefront of advancing evidence-based, value-driven care through clinical pathways. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re highlighting the voices of key thought leaders...
For the past 10 years, Journal of Clinical Pathways has been at the forefront of advancing evidence-based, value-driven care through clinical pathways. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re highlighting the voices of key thought leaders...
For the past 10 years, Journal...
03/24/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
03/19/2025
Neil Shah, MD
In this interview, Dr Neil Shah discusses the challenges of treatment sequencing for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) after immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, highlighting findings from his study on post-IO treatment efficacy and the...
In this interview, Dr Neil Shah discusses the challenges of treatment sequencing for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) after immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, highlighting findings from his study on post-IO treatment efficacy and the...
In this interview, Dr Neil Shah...
03/19/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Oncology Innovations
Videos
03/17/2025
Gordon Kuntz; Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA
In this episode of Oncology Innovations, experts discuss the Predictable Cost of Care Working Group’s efforts to develop a standardized model for assessing oncology treatment costs, highlighting insights from phase I, the goals of phase II,...
In this episode of Oncology Innovations, experts discuss the Predictable Cost of Care Working Group’s efforts to develop a standardized model for assessing oncology treatment costs, highlighting insights from phase I, the goals of phase II,...
In this episode of Oncology...
03/17/2025
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Oncology Innovations
Videos
03/11/2025
Gordon Kuntz; Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA
In this interview, experts Gordon Kuntz and Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA, discuss the goals, challenges, and collaborative efforts of the Predictable Cost of Care Working Group, highlighting its role in developing a standardized model for...
In this interview, experts Gordon Kuntz and Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA, discuss the goals, challenges, and collaborative efforts of the Predictable Cost of Care Working Group, highlighting its role in developing a standardized model for...
In this interview, experts...
03/11/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Zibelman Headshot
Videos
03/11/2025
Matthew Zibelman, MD
Matthew Zibelman, MD, shares results from his study on combination systemic therapy with tyrosine kinase inhibitor nivolumab and immune checkpoint inhibitor axitinib for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
Matthew Zibelman, MD, shares results from his study on combination systemic therapy with tyrosine kinase inhibitor nivolumab and immune checkpoint inhibitor axitinib for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
Matthew Zibelman, MD, shares...
03/11/2025
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Videos
02/28/2025
John Hennessy, MBA; Michael Kolodziej, MD
In this episode of Breaking Down Health Care, John Hennessy, MBA, and Michael Kolodziej, MD, explore the evolving landscape of oncology clinical trials, discussing the challenges of patient enrollment, the impact of pharmaceutical-sponsored...
In this episode of Breaking Down Health Care, John Hennessy, MBA, and Michael Kolodziej, MD, explore the evolving landscape of oncology clinical trials, discussing the challenges of patient enrollment, the impact of pharmaceutical-sponsored...
In this episode of Breaking Down...
02/28/2025
Cancer Care Business Exchange
Videos
02/28/2025
Alan J. Balch, PhD, MSc
For the past 10 years, Journal of Clinical Pathways has been at the forefront of advancing evidence-based, value-driven care through clinical pathways. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re highlighting the voices of key thought leaders...
For the past 10 years, Journal of Clinical Pathways has been at the forefront of advancing evidence-based, value-driven care through clinical pathways. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re highlighting the voices of key thought leaders...
For the past 10 years, Journal...
02/28/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Doshi Headshot
Videos
02/18/2025
Sahil Doshi, MD
In this interview, Sahil Doshi, MD, discusses the outcomes of a recent trial he authored on first-line ipilimumab and nivolumab for metastatic renal cell carcinoma, highlighting its implications for clinical practice and payer considerations.
In this interview, Sahil Doshi, MD, discusses the outcomes of a recent trial he authored on first-line ipilimumab and nivolumab for metastatic renal cell carcinoma, highlighting its implications for clinical practice and payer considerations.
In this interview, Sahil Doshi,...
02/18/2025
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Videos
02/13/2025
Adanma Ayanambakkam, MD
In this interview, Adanma Ayanambakkam, MD, discusses his study on the use of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) clearance as a biomarker in renal cell carcinoma (RCC), highlighting findings from a single-institution retrospective study and its...
In this interview, Adanma Ayanambakkam, MD, discusses his study on the use of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) clearance as a biomarker in renal cell carcinoma (RCC), highlighting findings from a single-institution retrospective study and its...
In this interview, Adanma...
02/13/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Houda Hachad, PharmD
Videos
02/12/2025
Houda Hachad, PharmD
Houda Hachad, PharmD, highlights best practices for implementing PGx testing in oncology and the barriers to its more widespread adoption.
Houda Hachad, PharmD, highlights best practices for implementing PGx testing in oncology and the barriers to its more widespread adoption.
Houda Hachad, PharmD, highlights...
02/12/2025
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Features

Original Research
02/18/2025
Lisa Nuccio, MSN, FNP-C; Kirsten Drabek, BS; Neha Hippalgaonkar, MD; Aseem Tiwari, MPH, MD, MBBS; Vivian Pan, MS, PhD; Kent Hoskins, MD; Pamela Ganschow, MD; Tara Maga, PhD, MS; Lara Balay, MS Ed, MS, CGC; Karine Tawagi, MD; Natalie Reizine, MD
In this study, researchers examine the clinical implementation of an oncology-directed model of delivering guideline-concordant germline genetic testing in patients living with and receiving standard-of-care treatment for advanced prostate...
In this study, researchers examine the clinical implementation of an oncology-directed model of delivering guideline-concordant germline genetic testing in patients living with and receiving standard-of-care treatment for advanced prostate...
In this study, researchers...
02/18/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Original Research
02/18/2025
Lavanya Raj, MBBS, MS; Gentri Stinson, BSN, MSN, APRN; Jeffrey W. Langsam, DO; Julie DeMacio, RN, BSN
This study analyzes the clinical outcomes associated with Cigna Healthcare’s site-of-care management strategies that redirect injected and infused specialty medications from high-cost hospital outpatient setting or out-of-network providers to...
This study analyzes the clinical outcomes associated with Cigna Healthcare’s site-of-care management strategies that redirect injected and infused specialty medications from high-cost hospital outpatient setting or out-of-network providers to...
This study analyzes the clinical...
02/18/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Perspectives
12/02/2024
Maggie Dietrick, MPH; Palak Patel, MHA; Tom Valuck, MD, JD
This article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care quality measurement and tactics to mitigate bias in AI-enhanced measurement.
This article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care quality measurement and tactics to mitigate bias in AI-enhanced measurement.
This article explores the use of...
12/02/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Case Study
12/02/2024
Martha J. Ryan, MSN, FNP-C; Melissa F. Riedel, MPH; Karoline Fendley, BSN, RN; Nicole C. Schmitt, MD; Mark W. El-Deiry, MD
In this case study, researchers describe a treatment timeline dashboard for treating patients with head and neck cancer using a primary nursing care coordination model.
In this case study, researchers describe a treatment timeline dashboard for treating patients with head and neck cancer using a primary nursing care coordination model.
In this case study, researchers...
12/02/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
From the Field
12/02/2024
Daniel Simmons, PharmD, MS; Rebecca Stone, MD; James Ryan, MSc; Jigna Bhalla, PharmD; Kimmie McLaurin, MS
This study models the clinical outcomes and costs associated with utilizing an HRD biomarker-guided (BMG) approach to first-line AOC maintenance compared with a non-biomarker-guided (NBMG) approach.
This study models the clinical outcomes and costs associated with utilizing an HRD biomarker-guided (BMG) approach to first-line AOC maintenance compared with a non-biomarker-guided (NBMG) approach.
This study models the clinical...
12/02/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Columns

COA Viewpoint
02/18/2025
James Lee
This column explores how state-level initiatives and policies are pivotal in enhancing cancer care across the US and how advocates can learn from the battles of 2024 to prepare themselves for 2025’s legislative sessions.
This column explores how state-level initiatives and policies are pivotal in enhancing cancer care across the US and how advocates can learn from the battles of 2024 to prepare themselves for 2025’s legislative sessions.
This column explores how...
02/18/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Letter from the Editor
02/18/2025
Winston Wong, PharmD
This issue of Journal of Clinical Pathways explores the evolving landscape of health care in 2025, highlighting rising costs, the growing impact of provider-driven oncology models, and the transformation of clinical pathways in value-based...
This issue of Journal of Clinical Pathways explores the evolving landscape of health care in 2025, highlighting rising costs, the growing impact of provider-driven oncology models, and the transformation of clinical pathways in value-based...
This issue of Journal of...
02/18/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
MAI Mindset
02/18/2025
Daniel Buchenberger, MS
This entry of our MAI Mindset column highlights key findings from HMP Market Access Insights' latest research on the values, structures, and processes driving payer- and provider-developed clinical pathway programs.
This entry of our MAI Mindset column highlights key findings from HMP Market Access Insights' latest research on the values, structures, and processes driving payer- and provider-developed clinical pathway programs.
This entry of our MAI Mindset...
02/18/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Editor's Page
12/02/2024
Winston Wong, PharmD
Editor-in-Chief Winston Wong, PharmD, provides insights on this issue’s content, including reducing artificial intelligence-driven bias, the impact of the 340B program in the commercial employer market, and the cost-effectiveness of...
Editor-in-Chief Winston Wong, PharmD, provides insights on this issue’s content, including reducing artificial intelligence-driven bias, the impact of the 340B program in the commercial employer market, and the cost-effectiveness of...
Editor-in-Chief Winston Wong,...
12/02/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
MAI Mindset
12/02/2024
Cindy Chen, MBA
In an exclusive interview with the Journal of Clinical Pathways, Cindy Chen, Head of Research at HMP Market Access Insights, shares insights into the challenges, adoption, and future trends of oncology pathways research.
In an exclusive interview with the Journal of Clinical Pathways, Cindy Chen, Head of Research at HMP Market Access Insights, shares insights into the challenges, adoption, and future trends of oncology pathways research.
In an exclusive interview with...
12/02/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Departments

Conference Highlights
12/02/2024
Shaffee Bacchus, PharmD
In this exclusive interview, Dr Bacchus highlights the evolution of treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and provides context regarding the complex needs of patients with CLL.
In this exclusive interview, Dr Bacchus highlights the evolution of treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and provides context regarding the complex needs of patients with CLL.
In this exclusive interview, Dr...
12/02/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Highlights
02/09/2024
The American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition was held in San Diego, California, December 9-12, 2023. Read our selection of online news coverage of the conference that features the discoveries, emerging therapies, and...
The American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition was held in San Diego, California, December 9-12, 2023. Read our selection of online news coverage of the conference that features the discoveries, emerging therapies, and...
The American Society of...
02/09/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Highlights
12/14/2023
The Clinical Pathways Congress + Cancer Care Business Exchange annual meeting was held in Boston, October 6-8, 2023. Topics included the role of AI in oncology, challenges in clinical trial recruitment, and more.
The Clinical Pathways Congress + Cancer Care Business Exchange annual meeting was held in Boston, October 6-8, 2023. Topics included the role of AI in oncology, challenges in clinical trial recruitment, and more.
The Clinical Pathways Congress +...
12/14/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Corrigendum
12/14/2023
In the June 2022 issue of the Journal of Clinical Pathways, there were errors in the article by Davids et al. The online version of the article has been updated.
In the June 2022 issue of the Journal of Clinical Pathways, there were errors in the article by Davids et al. The online version of the article has been updated.
In the June 2022 issue of the...
12/14/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Clinical Pathways Forum
12/13/2023
Mishellene McKinney, MHA, RN, OCN
For the August 2023 Clinical Pathways Forum, Stephen B. Edge, MD, addressed the forum with an update on the clinical pathways program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
For the August 2023 Clinical Pathways Forum, Stephen B. Edge, MD, addressed the forum with an update on the clinical pathways program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
For the August 2023 Clinical...
12/13/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways