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Malnutrition Management: A Clinical Pathway Model for Symptom Management

06/14/2017

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

Abstract: Although clinical pathways are most often developed for very narrow diagnoses with limited pharmaceutical treatments, they are even more needed to provide direction for symptom management involving multiple...

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06/14/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Perspectives

Accountable Health Care

06/14/2017

Anita Ballaney , MBA, MCA, BSc;

Abstract: Since its passage in 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has caused widespread disruption in the US health care ecosystem. This has put a huge spotlight on the system’s shortcomings,...

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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

Interview

Estimating Real Costs of Care for Different Cancers, Insurance Types

06/12/2017

JCP Editors

A report from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) estimated the total costs to patients associated with cancer diagnoses and treatment, based on their type of insurance. ----- Related...

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06/12/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Integration of Palliative Care in Oncology Improves Outcomes and Reduces Spending

05/15/2017

JCP Editors

Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine (New York, NY) provides a model for adopting palliative care practices into their solid tumor oncology service that results in significant increases in hospice referrals and...

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05/15/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Christiana Care Health System Pioneers Clinical Pathways in the Tri-State Area

05/09/2017

JCP Editors

The Christiana Care Health System provides a model for successfully implementing clinical pathways across a wide range of diseases and stages. Within the mid-Atlantic region of the US, the Christiana Care Health...

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05/09/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

ED Use, Hospitalizations High Among Patients With Parkinson‚Äôs Disease

04/12/2017

JCP Editors

Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) frequently utilize emergency department (ED) services and are frequently hospitalized, according to the results of a retrospective study. ----- Related Content Opicapone...

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04/12/2017

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

Cancer, Other Chronic Conditions Underrepresented in Choosing Wisely Initiative

04/12/2017

JCP Editors

Few Choosing Wisely Initiative quality measures address issues pertaining to cancer and other serious chronic illness. ----- Related Content ASH’s Choosing Wisely Initiatives Choosing Wisely: Addressing the...

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04/12/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Editor's Page

Clinical Pathways and Access to Quality Care

04/11/2017

Winston Wong , PharmD;

Patients are entitled to the best possible health care at the lowest possible cost. Clinical pathways have served to promote evidence-based medicine and value-based care across the medical continuum. The quality of...

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04/11/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways