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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
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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
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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
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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
NCCN Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Central Nervous System Cancers
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
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
News
HHS Final Rule Expands Real-Time Prescription Access, Eases Prior Authorization Burdens
09/26/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A sweeping new US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rule taking effect October 1 will give doctors and patients real-time access to drug costs and prior authorization decisions.
A sweeping new US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rule taking effect October 1 will give doctors and patients real-time access to drug costs and prior authorization decisions.
A sweeping new US Department of...
09/26/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Real-World Evidence in Oncology: Opportunities, Challenges, and Clinical Impact
09/10/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
In this CPC+CBEx session, experts debate how real-world evidence can complement clinical trials, accelerate regulatory approvals, and reshape patient care.
In this CPC+CBEx session, experts debate how real-world evidence can complement clinical trials, accelerate regulatory approvals, and reshape patient care.
In this CPC+CBEx session,...
09/10/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Building a Transparent Framework for Predictable Cost of Care in Oncology Pathways
09/10/2025
Hannah Musick
The Predictable Cost of Care initiative is creating a transparent, standardized model to quantify the true, incremental costs of cancer therapies—enabling more informed, equitable, and efficient decision-making across pathways, payers, and...
The Predictable Cost of Care initiative is creating a transparent, standardized model to quantify the true, incremental costs of cancer therapies—enabling more informed, equitable, and efficient decision-making across pathways, payers, and...
The Predictable Cost of Care...
09/10/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Reviewing a Decade of Oncology Pathways: Standardization, Gaps, and the Road to Real-Time Intelligence
09/09/2025
Hannah Musick
A decade after the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO’s) original guidance, oncology pathways are maturing into powerful tools for standardizing care, but gaps in disease coverage, workflow integration, and real-time adaptability...
A decade after the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO’s) original guidance, oncology pathways are maturing into powerful tools for standardizing care, but gaps in disease coverage, workflow integration, and real-time adaptability...
A decade after the American...
09/09/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
AI as a Thought Partner: Reframing Innovation in Medicine and Practice Management
09/09/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
In this panel from CPC+CBEx, experts explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a “thought partner” in health care, helping clinicians and practices manage rising complexity and improve outcomes while preserving the human touch...
In this panel from CPC+CBEx, experts explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a “thought partner” in health care, helping clinicians and practices manage rising complexity and improve outcomes while preserving the human touch...
In this panel from CPC+CBEx,...
09/09/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
How AI is Reshaping Clinical Practice, Governance, and Patient Trust
09/09/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
From streamlining documentation to reshaping prior authorization, a panel of experts reveal how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the realities of cancer care—and the challenges that come with it.
From streamlining documentation to reshaping prior authorization, a panel of experts reveal how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the realities of cancer care—and the challenges that come with it.
From streamlining documentation...
09/09/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
From Dispensing to Decision-Making: How Pharmacists Are Redefining Leadership in Oncology Care
09/08/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
This session highlights how pharmacists are stepping into pivotal leadership roles, balancing science, business, and patient care to navigate the increasingly complex oncology treatment landscape.
This session highlights how pharmacists are stepping into pivotal leadership roles, balancing science, business, and patient care to navigate the increasingly complex oncology treatment landscape.
This session highlights how...
09/08/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Theranostics: Clinical Promise, Operational Hurdles, and the Road Ahead
09/08/2025
Hannah Musick
Theranostics is rapidly emerging as a transformative, fifth pillar of cancer care—combining precision imaging and targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy—but its widespread adoption hinges on overcoming operational, financial, and infrastructure...
Theranostics is rapidly emerging as a transformative, fifth pillar of cancer care—combining precision imaging and targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy—but its widespread adoption hinges on overcoming operational, financial, and infrastructure...
Theranostics is rapidly emerging...
09/08/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Scaling Bispecifics and CAR T-Cell Therapy in Community Oncology: From Promise to Practice
09/08/2025
Hannah Musick
A panel of oncology leaders urged community practices to take immediate, systematized steps to adopt bispecifics and CAR T-cell therapies—highlighting that without local access, the promise of these innovations may never reach the patients...
A panel of oncology leaders urged community practices to take immediate, systematized steps to adopt bispecifics and CAR T-cell therapies—highlighting that without local access, the promise of these innovations may never reach the patients...
A panel of oncology leaders...
09/08/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Practical Insights for Embedding Whole-Person Care into Clinical Pathways
09/08/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A session at CPC+CBEx 2025 highlighted how structured triage, real-time care coordination, and non-clinical staff training can transform symptom management and reduce unnecessary acute care utilization in oncology.
A session at CPC+CBEx 2025 highlighted how structured triage, real-time care coordination, and non-clinical staff training can transform symptom management and reduce unnecessary acute care utilization in oncology.
A session at CPC+CBEx 2025...
09/08/2025
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Quiz
Quiz: Cost-Effectiveness of Margetuximab vs Trastuzumab for Breast Cancer
06/30/2022
True or False: Under a willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000 per quality-adjusted life year, margetuximab plus chemotherapy is cost-effective compared to trastuzumab plus chemotherapy for patients with ERBB2–positive, advanced breast...
True or False: Under a willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000 per quality-adjusted life year, margetuximab plus chemotherapy is cost-effective compared to trastuzumab plus chemotherapy for patients with ERBB2–positive, advanced breast...
True or False: Under a...
06/30/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Quiz: Real-World Treatment Patterns in Mantle Cell Lymphoma
06/28/2022
True or False: Bendamustine and rituximab was the most used frontline regimen for the treatment of MCL, while BTK inhibitors were the most used agents in later lines of therapy.
True or False: Bendamustine and rituximab was the most used frontline regimen for the treatment of MCL, while BTK inhibitors were the most used agents in later lines of therapy.
True or False: Bendamustine and...
06/28/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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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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