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Patient Navigation Is Nonnegotiable in Cancer Care

By Maggie L. Shaw

May 1st 2025

Experts at the Community Oncology Conference discuss innovative patient navigation programs, emphasizing technology's role and the importance of human connection in cancer care.

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Elevated HLA-G Seen in HCC Driven by Viral Infections, Fatty Liver

By AJMC Contributor

May 1st 2025

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NCODA Outlines New Patient-Centered Oncology Distribution Models

By Pearl Steinzor

May 1st 2025

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New Developments Warrant Rethinking HCC Transplant Criteria

By Jared Kaltwasser

April 29th 2025

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Fatigue, Depression Hit Harder on Women Cancer Survivors, Data Show

By Mary Caffrey

April 29th 2025

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November 20th 2012

Utilization of HER2 Genetic Testing in a Multi-Institutional Observational Study

Katrina A.B. Goddard, PhD Erin J. Aiello Bowles, MPH Heather Spencer Feigelson, PhD, MPH Laurel A. Habel, PhD Sharon Hensley Alford, PhD Catherine A. McCarty, PhD, MPH Larissa Nekhlyudov, MD, MPH Adedayo A. Onitilo, MD, MSCR, FACP Alanna K. Rahm, PhD, MS Jennifer A. Webster, MS

Evaluation of real-world implementation of HER2 testing showed that uptake was high (>90%) and trastuzumab treatment was targeted to patients with positive HER2 status.

November 20th 2012

Trends in the 2012 Eisai Oncology Digest: Insurance and Cost Obstacles in Cancer Treatment

This article was sponsored by Eisai Inc. The 2012 Eisai Oncology Digest was commissioned funded by Eisai Inc.

Payer Management of Oncology: An In-Depth Look

November 19th 2012

Payer Management of Oncology: An In-Depth Look

On Friday, November 16, The American Journal of Managed Care hosted its first annual live meeting, "Translating Evidence-Based Research into Value-Based Decisions in Oncology." The conference, which brought together stakeholders from all sides of the managed care industry, provided an arena for healthcare professionals to discuss new, innovative payment models being utilized by both payers and providers.

Bruce Feinberg, DO, Speaks About Clinical Pathways in Oncology Care

November 19th 2012

Bruce Feinberg, DO, Speaks About Clinical Pathways in Oncology Care

Bruce Feinberg, DO, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, says that there is a tremendous amount of waste in the system.

Peter Bach, MD, MAPP, Talks About Improving Quality in Cancer Care

November 19th 2012

Peter Bach, MD, MAPP, Talks About Improving Quality in Cancer Care

Peter B. Bach, MD, MAPP, Director, Center for Health Policy and Outcomes, Attending Physician, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, states that any organizational change that shifts payment and risk to providers will improve quality.

November 19th 2012

Automated Telephone Calls to Enhance Colorectal Cancer Screening: Economic Analysis

David H. Smith, RPh, PhD Adrianne C. Feldstein, MD, MS Nancy Perrin, PhD A. Gabriela Rosales, MS David M. Mosen, PhD, MPH Elizabeth G. Liles, MD Jennifer L. Schneider, MPH Jennifer E. Lafata, PhD Ronald E. Myers, PhD Russell E. Glasgow, PhD

Automated telephone calls can increase colorectal cancer screening rates at a cost of about $40 per additional screen.

Mark Fendrick, MD, Discusses Value-Based Insurance Design

November 19th 2012

Mark Fendrick, MD, Discusses Value-Based Insurance Design

Dr. Mark Fendrick, MD, Professor of Medicine and Health Management and Policy, Schools of Medicine and Public Health, University of Michigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, The American Journal of Managed Care, says that there are levers organizations and stakeholders can pull to achieve the goal of improving quality and value in cancer care.

Michael Chernew, PhD, Discusses Challenges in Oncology Management

November 16th 2012

Michael Chernew, PhD, Discusses Challenges in Oncology Management

Michael Chernew, PhD, Professor of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, Vice Chairman, MEDPAC, Co-Editor-in-Chief, The American Journal of Managed Care, says that patients want access to expensive drugs that can help expand and improve their lives.

Ira Klein, MD, Discusses Quality Measures in Oncology

November 16th 2012

Ira Klein, MD, Discusses Quality Measures in Oncology

Ira Klein, MD, MBA, FACP, Chief Medical Officer, National Accounts Clinical Sales & Strategy, Aetna, addresses measurement programs used in oncology.

Dennis Scanlon, PhD, Addresses the Importance of Payer/Provider Relationships

November 16th 2012

Dennis Scanlon, PhD, Addresses the Importance of Payer/Provider Relationships

Dennis Scanlon, PhD, Professor of Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, says it is very important to bridge the gap between providers and payers in oncology management.

November 13th 2012

Celgene Stock Soars on Promising Pancreatic Cancer Drug Data

November 12th 2012

Not Enough Cancer Drugs, Too Many Price Controls

October 29th 2012

Pricey New Prostate Cancer Therapy Raises Questions About Safety, Cost

October 24th 2012

Change to FIT Increased CRC Screening Rates: Evaluation of a US Screening Outreach Program

Elizabeth G. Liles, MD, MSCR Nancy Perrin, PhD Ana Gabriela Rosales, MS Adrianne C. Feldstein, MD, MS David H. Smith, RPh, MHA, PhD David M. Mosen, PhD, MPH Jennifer L. Schneider, MPH

Fecal immunochemical testing resulted in higher colorectal cancer screening rates than did guaiac fecal occult blood tests, with less dependence on office visits.

Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, Identifies Trends in the Specialty Pharmacy Market

October 11th 2012

Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, Identifies Trends in the Specialty Pharmacy Market

In this video, Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, discusses some of the current trends in the specialty pharmacy market. In addition, Dr. Tharaldson specifically comments on the oncology pipeline, which currently has the most activity.

October 11th 2012

Therapeutic Vaccine Shows Potential in Fighting Cervical Cancer

October 10th 2012

3-D Mammograms Offer a New Option for Breast Cancer Screening

October 5th 2012

The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Oncology Care

The role of the pharmacist in the care of patients with cancer is evolving. Pharmacists can help optimize treatment outcomes for each patient through use of patient-specific and disease-specific strategies.

October 3rd 2012

Cancer Treatment Speeded by Genome Superhighway: Creator

October 3rd 2012

Prostate-Cancer Test May Reduce Repeat Biopsies: Study

October 1st 2012

Roche's Breast Cancer Franchise Boosted by Trial Data

September 27th 2012

Five-Cent Diabetes Pill From 1958 May Be New Cancer Drug

September 20th 2012

Crizotinib Active in ALK-Positive Pediatric Cancer

September 20th 2012

Oncology Leaders Praise Health Law Ruling-With Caveats

Beth Fand Incollingo

September 20th 2012

State-Level Projections of Cancer-Related Medical Care Costs: 2010 to 2020

Justin G. Trogdon, PhD Florence K. L. Tangka, PhD Donatus U. Ekwueme, PhD Gery P. Guy Jr, PhD Isaac Nwaise, PhD Diane Orenstein, PhD

State-level estimates of the number of people treated for cancer and the average cost of their treatment by state from 2010 through 2020.

September 20th 2012

How Can We Get Better Value in End-of-Life Care?

Stanton R. Mehr

September 20th 2012

Down the Road for Breast Cancer

Michael Marlan Mohundro, PharmD Brice Labruzzo Mohundro, PharmD

Targeted Therapies to Further Improve Outcomes

September 20th 2012

How Payers and Oncologists Really Feel About Oncology Pathways

Kim Farina, PhD

September 20th 2012

Partnering With a Payer to Develop a Value-Based Medical Home Pilot: A West Coast Practice's Experience

Linda D. Bosserman, MD, FACP Diana Verrilli Wendy McNatt

September 20th 2012

Oncology Patient-Centered Medical Home

John D. Sprandio, MD, FACP

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