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March 2016

Perspectives
03/08/2016
Scott Guerin, PhD; Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Abstract: The increasing emphasis on value-based care has led to the rise of clinical pathways and their use in various health care settings for a number of different disease states. To improve these pathways and...
Abstract: The increasing emphasis on value-based care has led to the rise of clinical pathways and their use in various health care settings for a number of different disease states. To improve these pathways and...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research Reports
03/08/2016
Liviu Niculescu, MD; Robyn Harrell, MS; Lina Asmar, PhD; Yanyan Zhu, PhD, MPH; Esprit Ma, MPH; Vijayveer Bonthapally, PhD; Robert M. Rifkin, MD, FACP
Abstract: A phase 3 study (MMY-3021) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) demonstrated non-inferior efficacy and an improved systemic safety profile with subcutaneous (SC) versus intravenous (IV)...
Abstract: A phase 3 study (MMY-3021) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) demonstrated non-inferior efficacy and an improved systemic safety profile with subcutaneous (SC) versus intravenous (IV)...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Counterpoint
03/08/2016
Winston Wong, PharmD
The ASCO Policy Statement on Oncology Clinical Pathways shows how far clinical pathways have come in gaining acceptance among providers and supports their potential for improving the value of cancer care. The...
The ASCO Policy Statement on Oncology Clinical Pathways shows how far clinical pathways have come in gaining acceptance among providers and supports their potential for improving the value of cancer care. The...
The...
03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Viewpoint
03/08/2016
Edward Stepanski, PhD
A single, consensus-driven approach to oncology clinical pathways shared across payers appears to be a logical step if these approaches are to be indeed evidence-based and if administrative burden is to be managed...
A single, consensus-driven approach to oncology clinical pathways shared across payers appears to be a logical step if these approaches are to be indeed evidence-based and if administrative burden is to be managed...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Clinical Pathways GPS
03/08/2016
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Donald Ohloma, MS
Discontinuation of treatment should be considered whenever treatment benefits are exceeded by their burden. When and how patients should be discontinued from treatment, however, may not necessarily be addressed by...
Discontinuation of treatment should be considered whenever treatment benefits are exceeded by their burden. When and how patients should be discontinued from treatment, however, may not necessarily be addressed by...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Interview
03/08/2016
Five years ago, at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting (June 3-7, 2011; Chicago, IL), investigators presented data on the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab, the first treatment to improve...
Five years ago, at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting (June 3-7, 2011; Chicago, IL), investigators presented data on the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab, the first treatment to improve...
Five...
03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Interview
03/08/2016
In the face of rising health care costs, oncology clinical pathways have been well documented as an effective tool for reducing inefficiency and improving quality in cancer care. A 2014 study reviewing 642 patients...
In the face of rising health care costs, oncology clinical pathways have been well documented as an effective tool for reducing inefficiency and improving quality in cancer care. A 2014 study reviewing 642 patients...
In the...
03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
03/08/2016
A number of recent initiatives have required health care providers to think more proactively about the value of the care they deliver. This is especially true in the treatment of patients with cancer, where costs...
A number of recent initiatives have required health care providers to think more proactively about the value of the care they deliver. This is especially true in the treatment of patients with cancer, where costs...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
03/08/2016
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) with a robotic system is currently more cost-effective than standard regimens as well as SBRT delivered with other systems for the treatment of prostate cancer, according to a...
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) with a robotic system is currently more cost-effective than standard regimens as well as SBRT delivered with other systems for the treatment of prostate cancer, according to a...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
03/08/2016
A study comparing seven prophylaxis strategies for reducing the risk of febrile neutropenia (FN) in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma receiving chemotherapy found that routine primary prophylaxis (PP) with...
A study comparing seven prophylaxis strategies for reducing the risk of febrile neutropenia (FN) in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma receiving chemotherapy found that routine primary prophylaxis (PP) with...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
03/08/2016
Proton beam therapy (PBT) represents a promising, cost-effective option for patients with specific forms of cancer, according to a recently published review.  PBT is increasingly being use for the treatment...
Proton beam therapy (PBT) represents a promising, cost-effective option for patients with specific forms of cancer, according to a recently published review.  PBT is increasingly being use for the treatment...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
03/08/2016
Clinical pathways that utilize electronic medical records (EMR) can reduce waiting times for patients and improve workflow integration in medical and radiation oncology, according to a recent...
Clinical pathways that utilize electronic medical records (EMR) can reduce waiting times for patients and improve workflow integration in medical and radiation oncology, according to a recent...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
03/08/2016
A questionnaire issued to experts in 14 European countries that use oncology clinical pathways has identified the need for greater standardization of clinical practices for patients with esophageal and gastric...
A questionnaire issued to experts in 14 European countries that use oncology clinical pathways has identified the need for greater standardization of clinical practices for patients with esophageal and gastric...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Editor's Page
03/08/2016
Winston Wong, PharmD
Whether or not a clinical pathways program will be effective is determined by the quality of the process used to develop the pathways. Which treatments go in the pathway; which stages of the care process are...
Whether or not a clinical pathways program will be effective is determined by the quality of the process used to develop the pathways. Which treatments go in the pathway; which stages of the care process are...
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03/08/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways