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11/02/2023
In this study, Gunjan Sharma, MS, and colleagues examine the impact of end-of-life costs on patients and caregivers, and how it influences value-based care models for physicians.
In this study, Gunjan Sharma, MS, and colleagues examine the impact of end-of-life costs on patients and caregivers, and how it influences value-based care models for physicians.
In this study, Gunjan Sharma,...
11/02/2023
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11/02/2023
Dr Doshi and colleagues measured the impact of medically integrated pharmacies on prescription medication abandonment rates.
Dr Doshi and colleagues measured the impact of medically integrated pharmacies on prescription medication abandonment rates.
Dr Doshi and colleagues measured...
11/02/2023
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11/02/2023
Robin Yabroff, PhD, MBA, and Michael T. Halpern, MD, PhD, MPH, examine the documentation of cost of care discussions between physicians and patients with non–small cell lung cancer and melanoma.
Robin Yabroff, PhD, MBA, and Michael T. Halpern, MD, PhD, MPH, examine the documentation of cost of care discussions between physicians and patients with non–small cell lung cancer and melanoma.
Robin Yabroff, PhD, MBA, and...
11/02/2023
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10/30/2023
Katherine Baker, MD, and colleagues investigated how the Enhancing Oncology Model captures the performance risk and treatment costs within a disease.
Katherine Baker, MD, and colleagues investigated how the Enhancing Oncology Model captures the performance risk and treatment costs within a disease.
Katherine Baker, MD, and...
10/30/2023
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10/30/2023
Puneeth Indurlal, MD, MS, and colleagues examined the impact of lower cost alternative drugs or biosimilars on the cost of key cancer drugs.
Puneeth Indurlal, MD, MS, and colleagues examined the impact of lower cost alternative drugs or biosimilars on the cost of key cancer drugs.
Puneeth Indurlal, MD, MS, and...
10/30/2023
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10/30/2023
Puneeth Indurlal, MD, MS, The US Oncology Network, McKesson, The Woodlands, Texas, and colleagues investigated the impact of different dosing approaches of lenalidomide on the total cost of care for patients in The US Oncology Network.
Puneeth Indurlal, MD, MS, The US Oncology Network, McKesson, The Woodlands, Texas, and colleagues investigated the impact of different dosing approaches of lenalidomide on the total cost of care for patients in The US Oncology Network.
Puneeth Indurlal, MD, MS, The US...
10/30/2023
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10/30/2023
Research presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium revealed unequal impacts on patients from recent policy changes preventing home delivery of prescription oncology medication.
Research presented at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium revealed unequal impacts on patients from recent policy changes preventing home delivery of prescription oncology medication.
Research presented at the 2023...
10/30/2023
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09/28/2021
“Without intervention, psychological distress in patients with cancer can lead to worsening symptoms, poor quality of life, and lower survival,” researchers wrote.
“Without intervention, psychological distress in patients with cancer can lead to worsening symptoms, poor quality of life, and lower survival,” researchers wrote.
“Without intervention,...
09/28/2021
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09/28/2021
“Interventions to address out-of-pocket health care costs, particularly for rural cancer survivors, could aid in increased prescription adherence and subsequent health outcomes,” concluded authors of the study.
“Interventions to address out-of-pocket health care costs, particularly for rural cancer survivors, could aid in increased prescription adherence and subsequent health outcomes,” concluded authors of the study.
“Interventions to address...
09/28/2021
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09/24/2021
In order to optimize supportive care for ambulatory cancer patients, researchers say additional research is needed to identify factors that can promote patient engagement, particularly among patients who are under-utilizers of such services.
In order to optimize supportive care for ambulatory cancer patients, researchers say additional research is needed to identify factors that can promote patient engagement, particularly among patients who are under-utilizers of such services.
In order to optimize supportive...
09/24/2021
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09/24/2021
Physician understanding and confidence in biosimilar products is seen as a major conversion barrier; however, recent data shows conversion is feasible, measurable, and can be scaled successfully.
Physician understanding and confidence in biosimilar products is seen as a major conversion barrier; however, recent data shows conversion is feasible, measurable, and can be scaled successfully.
Physician understanding and...
09/24/2021
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09/24/2021
Research indicated that patients filling oral chemotherapy prescriptions at health system specialty pharmacies had higher rates of adherence and shorter time to treatment than those at outside specialty pharmacies.
Research indicated that patients filling oral chemotherapy prescriptions at health system specialty pharmacies had higher rates of adherence and shorter time to treatment than those at outside specialty pharmacies.
Research indicated that patients...
09/24/2021
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09/24/2021
“This study demonstrated early feasibility with over 80% of patients completing their surveys with a high compliance rate,” study authors wrote.
“This study demonstrated early feasibility with over 80% of patients completing their surveys with a high compliance rate,” study authors wrote.
“This study demonstrated early...
09/24/2021
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09/23/2021
“Patients experienced financial and time savings, and society benefitted from reduced carbon emissions,” authors concluded. “Continued optimization [is] needed to enhance patient experience and address secondary effects.”
“Patients experienced financial and time savings, and society benefitted from reduced carbon emissions,” authors concluded. “Continued optimization [is] needed to enhance patient experience and address secondary effects.”
“Patients experienced financial...
09/23/2021
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09/23/2021
A smart form, designed to address gaps in adherence, was introduced into the electronic medical record, resulting in improved planning and administration of oral chemotherapy.
A smart form, designed to address gaps in adherence, was introduced into the electronic medical record, resulting in improved planning and administration of oral chemotherapy.
A smart form, designed to...
09/23/2021
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