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June 2016

From the Field
06/20/2016
Gabriel Tremblay, DBA, MSc; Stacie Hudgens, MA, MSc; Andrew Briggs, DPhil, MSc; Andrew J. Lloyd, DPhil; Anna Forsythe, PharmD, MBA, MSc
Abstract Patient-level health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for different stages of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and chemotherapy regimen toxicities are useful for health economic assessments. However, it is...
Abstract Patient-level health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for different stages of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and chemotherapy regimen toxicities are useful for health economic assessments. However, it is...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research Reports
06/20/2016
Brooke Hoverman; Stephanie Trenkner, BS; Carlena Magley, BS; Hilary Biddle, RN, BSN, CCRC; Nancy Ehmke, RN, MN, AOCN; Breck Hunnicutt, RN, BSN, CCRC; Christina Zelt, RN, MSN
Abstract:As cancer centers expand survivorship services beyond the delivery of the care plan to provide educational programs and support services, it is critical to assess survivors’ needs throughout their journey....
Abstract:As cancer centers expand survivorship services beyond the delivery of the care plan to provide educational programs and support services, it is critical to assess survivors’ needs throughout their journey....
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Pharma Insights
06/20/2016
Rick Lifsitz, MBA; Larry Blandford, PharmD
The promise in the coming years of a novel therapeutic to slow the progression of the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is exciting and represents a monumental step forward in treating patients with...
The promise in the coming years of a novel therapeutic to slow the progression of the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is exciting and represents a monumental step forward in treating patients with...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Clinical Pathways GPS
06/20/2016
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Taha Khan, PharmD, RPh
Aspects of a medication beyond the chemical composition can have an impact on patient outcomes. Consideration of these aspects when developing clinical pathways may result in particular formulations or delivery...
Aspects of a medication beyond the chemical composition can have an impact on patient outcomes. Consideration of these aspects when developing clinical pathways may result in particular formulations or delivery...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Interview
06/20/2016
In the mid-1980s, cancer researchers shifted their focus from determining the location of a cancer to identifying the genetic mutations that create it.1 This shift gave birth to a new field of study known as...
In the mid-1980s, cancer researchers shifted their focus from determining the location of a cancer to identifying the genetic mutations that create it.1 This shift gave birth to a new field of study known as...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Interview
06/20/2016
According to a recent report, prescription drug costs rose by more than 12% in 2014 and are expected to continue to rise by more than 7% through 2018.1 In addition, a study of the out-of-pocket costs associated...
According to a recent report, prescription drug costs rose by more than 12% in 2014 and are expected to continue to rise by more than 7% through 2018.1 In addition, a study of the out-of-pocket costs associated...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
06/20/2016
Michael Barry, MD, PhD, clinical director at the National Centre for Pharmaceoeconomics in Dublin, Ireland, initiated the session, “Payers’ use of Independent Reports in Decision Making—Will There Be an ICER...
Michael Barry, MD, PhD, clinical director at the National Centre for Pharmaceoeconomics in Dublin, Ireland, initiated the session, “Payers’ use of Independent Reports in Decision Making—Will There Be an ICER...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
06/20/2016
Founded in 1995, the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) is one of the leading organizations promoting the research of health economics and value-based care. Currently, ISPOR is...
Founded in 1995, the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) is one of the leading organizations promoting the research of health economics and value-based care. Currently, ISPOR is...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
06/20/2016
A Bundled Payments for Care Improvement model developed at New York University Langone Medical Center (NYULMC), New York City, NY, was successful at improving institutional efficiency and providing more value for...
A Bundled Payments for Care Improvement model developed at New York University Langone Medical Center (NYULMC), New York City, NY, was successful at improving institutional efficiency and providing more value for...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
06/20/2016
A review of the last decade of care for rectal cancer has found evidence of significant progress in improving patient outcomes despite a number of challenges. For their review, researchers led by Nader N...
A review of the last decade of care for rectal cancer has found evidence of significant progress in improving patient outcomes despite a number of challenges. For their review, researchers led by Nader N...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
06/20/2016
A study of patients with inoperable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has found that certain blood biomarkers may have prognostic value and could enhance treatment decision-making for providers. To improve...
A study of patients with inoperable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has found that certain blood biomarkers may have prognostic value and could enhance treatment decision-making for providers. To improve...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
06/20/2016
Omitting radiotherapy as a part of standard care for women with low-risk luminal A (low-grade, estrogen receptor-positive) breast cancer would produce significant cost savings without adversely affecting outcomes,...
Omitting radiotherapy as a part of standard care for women with low-risk luminal A (low-grade, estrogen receptor-positive) breast cancer would produce significant cost savings without adversely affecting outcomes,...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
06/20/2016
Lymph node ratio (LNR) may be a significant indicator of prognosis in patients with rectal cancer and could be used to better stratify patients in clinical trials, claims a recently published...
Lymph node ratio (LNR) may be a significant indicator of prognosis in patients with rectal cancer and could be used to better stratify patients in clinical trials, claims a recently published...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
06/20/2016
A study comparing the effectivenesses of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) for protecting patients with type 2 diabetes from renal function decline found no...
A study comparing the effectivenesses of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) for protecting patients with type 2 diabetes from renal function decline found no...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Editor's Page
06/20/2016
Winston Wong, PharmD
As early detection of cancers and improved treatments continue to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, care providers have been able to increase their focus on the quality of life for patients with cancer who...
As early detection of cancers and improved treatments continue to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, care providers have been able to increase their focus on the quality of life for patients with cancer who...
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06/20/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways