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Episode 16 - Impact of Electronic Medical Records in Oncology Practices
As electronic health records (EHRs) become standard in practice, it is important to consider their value as well as address any challenges that affect their utilization. In this segment, Peter Salgo, MD; John L. Fox, MD, MHA; Michael Kolodziej, MD; Bryan Loy, MD; and Irwin W. Tischler, DO, discuss the impact of EHR adoption on medical oncology.
Dr Tischler notes that when constructed correctly, EHR programs are extremely valuable in promoting continuity of care. However, he remarks that the programs must be interchangeable. Many different companies currently offer EHR programs, but not every program is compatible with every other. Also, some EHR programs are easy to use, and others more difficult.
The panelists also discuss the cost burden on small practices of adopting EHR programs. The adoption of an EHR program is essential to the practice of medical oncology; however, small practices are especially impacted by the high costs of these programs. In some instances, the cost of EHR programs may influence a small practice’s decision of whether to become part of a hospital-affiliated system.
Examining Low-Value Cancer Care Trends Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 25th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the April 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on the rates of low-value cancer care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Oncology Onward: A Conversation With Penn Medicine's Dr Justin Bekelman
December 19th 2023Justin Bekelman, MD, director of the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation, sat with our hosts Emeline Aviki, MD, MBA, and Stephen Schleicher, MD, MBA, for our final episode of 2023 to discuss the importance of collaboration between academic medicine and community oncology and testing innovative cancer care delivery in these settings.
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AUA to Focus on Inclusive Care, Robotic Surgeries, and Future of Urology at 2024 Annual Meeting
May 1st 2024The American Urological Association (AUA) 2024 Annual Meeting will highlight the latest innovations and future trends in urology, featuring dynamic plenary sessions, educational opportunities for providers, and discussions on cutting-edge treatments and global health initiatives.
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