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Analyzing Billing Patterns and Medicare Reimbursement Among Otolaryngologists Performing In-Office Cerumen Removal
09/12/2022
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other...
09/12/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Model Predicts Presence of Occult Nodal Metastasis Better Than Current Standard in Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
05/18/2022
Ellen Kurek
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that...
05/18/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Decision Analytical Model Optimizes Posttreatment Surveillance Strategies Among Patients With Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
04/29/2022
Marta Rybczynski
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common...
04/29/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Medicare Reimbursement Decreased from 2000 to 2020 in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
04/26/2022
Ellen Kurek
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased...
04/26/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Quiz: Imaging Use Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
01/28/2022
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients...
01/28/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Cost-Effectiveness of Nivolumab vs Pembrolizumab for Head and Neck Cancer
08/18/2021
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay...
08/18/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
What Are the Costs Associated With Imaging Surveillance After Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer?
08/11/2021
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many...
08/11/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Cost-Effectiveness of Temozolomide Use in Patients with Glioblastoma
06/02/2021
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support...
06/02/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Guideline Updates
NCCN Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Central Nervous System Cancers
03/24/2021
Janelle Bradley
NCCN released an update to its clinical practice guideline for central nervous system cancers, adding lorlatinib as a category 2A recommendation for brain metastases from NSCLC.
NCCN released an update to its clinical practice guideline for central nervous system cancers, adding lorlatinib as a category 2A recommendation for brain metastases from NSCLC.
NCCN released an update to its...
03/24/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
NCCN Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Esophageal Cancers
03/10/2021
Janelle Bradley
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an update to its clinical practice guideline for esophageal and esophageal junction cancers.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an update to its clinical practice guideline for esophageal and esophageal junction cancers.
The National Comprehensive...
03/10/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Quiz: Cetuximab vs Cisplatin for Locoregional Control of HNSCC
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Analyzing Billing Patterns and Medicare Reimbursement Among Otolaryngologists Performing In-Office Cerumen Removal
09/12/2022
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other...
09/12/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Model Predicts Presence of Occult Nodal Metastasis Better Than Current Standard in Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
05/18/2022
Ellen Kurek
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that...
05/18/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Decision Analytical Model Optimizes Posttreatment Surveillance Strategies Among Patients With Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
04/29/2022
Marta Rybczynski
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common...
04/29/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Medicare Reimbursement Decreased from 2000 to 2020 in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
04/26/2022
Ellen Kurek
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased...
04/26/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Cost-Effectiveness of Nivolumab vs Pembrolizumab for Head and Neck Cancer
08/18/2021
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay...
08/18/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
What Are the Costs Associated With Imaging Surveillance After Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer?
08/11/2021
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many...
08/11/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Cost-Effectiveness of Temozolomide Use in Patients with Glioblastoma
06/02/2021
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support...
06/02/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Deep Learning Models for Image-Guided RT in Head and Neck and Prostate Cancers
12/10/2020
Machine learning models achieve clinically acceptable accuracy in image segmentation tasks in radiotherapy planning and reduce overall contouring time for head and neck and prostate cancers.
Machine learning models achieve clinically acceptable accuracy in image segmentation tasks in radiotherapy planning and reduce overall contouring time for head and neck and prostate cancers.
Machine learning models achieve...
12/10/2020
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Clinical Pathways NEXT, Free Webinar, CPC, Oncology Pathways
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HMP Global Launches Clinical Pathways NEXT to Address Real-Time Oncology Pathway Decision-Making
02/03/2026
As oncology innovation accelerates and evidence evolves faster than traditional pathway update cycles, stakeholders need clearer insight into how clinical pathways adapt in real time. Clinical Pathways NEXT, a new, free quarterly virtual...
As oncology innovation accelerates and evidence evolves faster than traditional pathway update cycles, stakeholders need clearer insight into how clinical pathways adapt in real time. Clinical Pathways NEXT, a new, free quarterly virtual...
As oncology innovation...
02/03/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Adoptive Cell Therapy Advances Target Ovarian Cancer Solid Tumor Barriers
01/23/2026
Hannah Musick
A comprehensive review highlights emerging adoptive cell therapy strategies aimed at overcoming immune suppression, antigen heterogeneity, and safety challenges in ovarian cancer.
A comprehensive review highlights emerging adoptive cell therapy strategies aimed at overcoming immune suppression, antigen heterogeneity, and safety challenges in ovarian cancer.
A comprehensive review...
01/23/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Medicare Advantage Reduces Use of High-Cost Cancer Drugs Compared With Traditional Medicare
01/22/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees with colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were less likely than traditional Medicare (TM) beneficiaries to receive cancer-directed drugs and, when treated, were less likely...
Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees with colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were less likely than traditional Medicare (TM) beneficiaries to receive cancer-directed drugs and, when treated, were less likely...
Medicare Advantage (MA)...
01/22/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Medicare Advantage Linked to Lower Access to High-Quality Cancer Surgery in US
01/19/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A national Medicare study found that patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage were significantly less likely than those in traditional Medicare to receive major cancer surgery at high-quality hospitals, highlighting potential network-related...
A national Medicare study found that patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage were significantly less likely than those in traditional Medicare to receive major cancer surgery at high-quality hospitals, highlighting potential network-related...
A national Medicare study found...
01/19/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
McKesson Report Details Key Trends Shaping US Community Oncology Care
01/14/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
McKesson’s Advancing Community Oncology Report 2025 reveals how community oncology practices across the US are navigating rapid advances in precision medicine, clinical trials, and technology as they care for the majority of cancer patients.
McKesson’s Advancing Community Oncology Report 2025 reveals how community oncology practices across the US are navigating rapid advances in precision medicine, clinical trials, and technology as they care for the majority of cancer patients.
McKesson’s Advancing Community...
01/14/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
2025 US Cancer Disparities Report Highlights Education, Rural Gaps
01/12/2026
Hannah Musick
The American Cancer Society’s 2025 report reveals that education level and rural residence drive larger US cancer mortality disparities than race alone, underscoring the central role of socioeconomic and geographic inequities across the...
The American Cancer Society’s 2025 report reveals that education level and rural residence drive larger US cancer mortality disparities than race alone, underscoring the central role of socioeconomic and geographic inequities across the...
The American Cancer Society’s...
01/12/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Real-World Data Show Similar Outcomes for First-Line uHCC Immunotherapy Regimens
01/08/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Real-world data from 6 US cancer centers show no significant survival differences between atezolizumab/bevacizumab and durvalumab/tremelimumab as first-line therapy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), with liver function...
Real-world data from 6 US cancer centers show no significant survival differences between atezolizumab/bevacizumab and durvalumab/tremelimumab as first-line therapy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), with liver function...
Real-world data from 6 US cancer...
01/08/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
CAR T Therapy Access Remains Uneven Despite Specialist Referral
01/07/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Nearly half of patients referred for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy at a major academic cancer center never received treatment, with disease progression, limited product availability, and potential racial disparities...
Nearly half of patients referred for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy at a major academic cancer center never received treatment, with disease progression, limited product availability, and potential racial disparities...
Nearly half of patients referred...
01/07/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Daratumumab Maintenance Deepens MRD Negativity After ASCT in Multiple Myeloma
12/22/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Minimal residual disease (MRD) status is an increasingly important prognostic marker in multiple myeloma. New data from the phase 3 AURIGA study, presented at ASH 2025, provide detailed insights into MRD dynamics following autologous stem...
Minimal residual disease (MRD) status is an increasingly important prognostic marker in multiple myeloma. New data from the phase 3 AURIGA study, presented at ASH 2025, provide detailed insights into MRD dynamics following autologous stem...
Minimal residual disease (MRD)...
12/22/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Biology-Based Strategies for Managing Iron Toxicity in Hematologic Disorders
12/19/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
New insights into iron biology reveal that continuous suppression of toxic, reactive iron—rather than reduction of total iron stores—is critical for preventing organ damage and improving outcomes across transfusion-dependent hematologic...
New insights into iron biology reveal that continuous suppression of toxic, reactive iron—rather than reduction of total iron stores—is critical for preventing organ damage and improving outcomes across transfusion-dependent hematologic...
New insights into iron biology...
12/19/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Quiz: Imaging Use Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
01/28/2022
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients...
01/28/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Regional Inequalities Persist in Lung Cancer Mortality Trends
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Rural Health Transformation Program Fund Distribution
09/29/2025
True or False: The Rural Health Transformation Program, announced by CMS under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, will allocate $50 billion beginning in fiscal year 2026, with funding distributed evenly across all states regardless of...
True or False: The Rural Health Transformation Program, announced by CMS under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, will allocate $50 billion beginning in fiscal year 2026, with funding distributed evenly across all states regardless of...
True or False: The Rural Health...
09/29/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Uncovering the True Cost of Care
09/18/2025
Learn more about the Predictable Cost of Care (PCOC) model and its applications in value-based care.
Learn more about the Predictable Cost of Care (PCOC) model and its applications in value-based care.
Learn more about the Predictable...
09/18/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Understanding the NCCN Guidelines Navigator
08/27/2025
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Navigator is a new interactive digital platform that delivers evidence-based oncology recommendations and is currently available for all 88 NCCN guideline sets.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Navigator is a new interactive digital platform that delivers evidence-based oncology recommendations and is currently available for all 88 NCCN guideline sets.
The National Comprehensive...
08/27/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Specialty Palliative Care Trends for Medicare Beneficiaries
08/12/2025
Between 2018 and 2023, which of the following trends was observed in the delivery of specialty palliative care (PC) among Medicare beneficiaries with poor-prognosis cancers?
Between 2018 and 2023, which of the following trends was observed in the delivery of specialty palliative care (PC) among Medicare beneficiaries with poor-prognosis cancers?
Between 2018 and 2023, which of...
08/12/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Understanding the Role of Clinical Pathways in Oncology Care
07/30/2025
Learn more about how clinical pathways are helping multidisciplinary teams standardize cancer care, reduce costs, and improve outcomes—and why aligning them with evidence-based guidelines is essential in today’s value-based healthcare...
Learn more about how clinical pathways are helping multidisciplinary teams standardize cancer care, reduce costs, and improve outcomes—and why aligning them with evidence-based guidelines is essential in today’s value-based healthcare...
Learn more about how clinical...
07/30/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
SPONSORED QUIZ BY SANOFI
Treatments in Multiple Myeloma
11/28/2022
  Indication SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc) is indicated: In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of...
  Indication SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc) is indicated: In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of...
  Indication SARCLISA...
11/28/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Quiz: Medicaid Insurance and Biomarker Testing in NSCLC
07/26/2022
True or False: Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced non-small cell lung cancer were less likely to receive biomarker testing and biomarker-driven therapies compared to those with commercial insurance.
True or False: Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced non-small cell lung cancer were less likely to receive biomarker testing and biomarker-driven therapies compared to those with commercial insurance.
True or False: Medicaid...
07/26/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Quiz: Comparing the Cost of Regimens in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
07/14/2022
True or False: Among daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone triple therapy (DRd); bortezomib and lenalidomide plus dexamethasone triple therapy (VRd); and Rd, the most cost-effective treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed...
True or False: Among daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone triple therapy (DRd); bortezomib and lenalidomide plus dexamethasone triple therapy (VRd); and Rd, the most cost-effective treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed...
True or False: Among...
07/14/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Quiz: Germline BRCA Testing in Ovarian Cancer
07/12/2022
True or False: About 34% of commercially insured patients with ovarian cancer receive germline BRCA testing.
True or False: About 34% of commercially insured patients with ovarian cancer receive germline BRCA testing.
True or False: About 34% of...
07/12/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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December 2025
Volume 11
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Special Reports

Special Report
Navigating the Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in the Advanced Treatment Setting: Insights From an Expert Panel
08/15/2025
Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD, FACP; Stacey Cohen, MD; Marwan Fakih, MD; Anwaar Saeed, MD
Review a special report on the current treatment landscape and unmet needs in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Review a special report on the current treatment landscape and unmet needs in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Review a special report on the...
08/15/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Special Report
Predictable Cost of Care Model for Treatment Decisions: Working Group Consensus Statements for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
08/15/2025
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...
08/15/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Special Report
Navigating the Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in the Advanced Treatment Setting: Insights From an Expert Panel
06/12/2025
Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD, FACP; Stacey Cohen, MD; Marwan Fakih, MD; Anwaar Saeed, MD
Review a special report on the current treatment landscape and unmet needs in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Review a special report on the current treatment landscape and unmet needs in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Review a special report on the...
06/12/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Special Report
Predictable Cost of Care Model for Treatment Decisions: Working Group Consensus Statements for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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
Journal of Clinical Pathways
JCP Special Report
Recommendations for Creating an Oncology Clinical Pathways Framework Tool Based on Payer, Provider, and Patient Priorities: Findings From the 2021 Care Pathways Working Group
05/20/2022
Robin T. Zon, MD, FACP, FASCO; Gordon Kuntz; Winston Wong, PharmD
The Journal of Clinical Pathways convened the 2021 Care Pathways Working Group to identify and reconcile the different pathway drivers for each stakeholder now and five years into the future, creating a framework tool based on oncology care...
The Journal of Clinical Pathways convened the 2021 Care Pathways Working Group to identify and reconcile the different pathway drivers for each stakeholder now and five years into the future, creating a framework tool based on oncology care...
The Journal of Clinical Pathways...
05/20/2022
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