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Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA, BCBBS, a practicing pharmacist and health system director at Sutter Health
How to Choose Between Fixed-Duration vs Continuous BTKi Therapy for CLL

December 10th 2024

Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA, BCBBS, a practicing pharmacist and health system director at Sutter Health, discussed the decision-making process for selecting between fixed-duration options and continuous Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) therapy for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

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Prior Authorization Delays Cause Serious Harm to Patients With Cancer

December 4th 2024

Highlights From ACCC Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit
ICYMI: Highlights From ACCC Spring 2024

December 4th 2024

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FDA Approves Zanidatamab-hrii for HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer

November 21st 2024

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Drivers of Aggression Identified in Double-Expressor DLBCL

November 19th 2024

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Susan Escudier, MD, FACP
July 20th 2023

Dr Susan Escudier Talks Barriers in Oncology Specialist, PCP Collaboration

Hayden E. Klein Pearl Steinzor
The biggest barriers in collaboration are communication and connectivity, said Susan Escudier, MD, FACP, vice president of value-based and quality programs for Texas Oncology.
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July 18th 2023

CGP Testing Before Standard of Care May Help Guide Anticancer Therapies

Hayden E. Klein
Among 172 patients with untreated advanced solid tumors, all of them had actionable alterations, and 109 had druggable alterations.
Sydney Townsend
July 14th 2023

Texas Oncology's Sydney Townsend Spotlights Mental Health in Cancer Care Journey

Hayden E. Klein Pearl Steinzor
Sydney Townsend, executive director of digital health at Texas Oncology, explains how cancer diagnosis and treatment can impact a patient’s mental well-being and how she assesses a patient’s overall cancer care experience.
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July 13th 2023

Cancer Mortality Among US Hispanic Population Varies by Cancer Type, Age, Region

Hayden E. Klein
Between 1999 and 2020, rates of liver cancer deaths increased for Hispanic men and women, and pancreas and uterine cancer deaths have increased for Hispanic women.
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July 3rd 2023

Age, Race, and Ethnicity Representation Disparities Found in Patients Participating in aRCC Research

Brooke McCormick
Researchers discovered age, race, and ethnicity representation disparities in patients taking part in research on advanced renal cell carcinoma (aRCC), further exemplifying how certain groups are underrepresented in clinical studies.
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June 28th 2023

Webinar Gives Hope for New Liver Cancer Treatments, Clinical Trial Improvements

Justina Petrullo
A webinar presented by the Global Liver Institute highlighted areas of improvement needed in research for liver cancer, but also left listeners with hope for future treatments focused on strengthening immunity.
Travis Brewer, vice president of payer relations, Texas Oncology
June 27th 2023

Travis Brewer Discusses Payer Initiatives to Improve Oncology Patient Outcomes

Pearl Steinzor
Texas Oncology's Travis Brewer, vice president of payer relations, discusses how collaboration between primary care providers and oncologists can improve population health outcomes by focusing on payer initiatives and strategies.
Mark Fendrick and Nicholas Bagley
June 12th 2023

Fendrick, Bagley Discuss Braidwood Ruling's Effect on Cancer Screening, Contraception

Julia Bonavitacola
Mark Fendrick, MD, and Nicholas Bagley, JD, discuss how the ruling in Braidwood v Becerra could affect availability of preventive care.
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May 25th 2023

Contemporary Care Patterns in the Management of Small Renal Masses

Neil Mendhiratta, MD, MS Benjamin D. Hong, MS David Johnson, MD Vidit Sharma, MD Aileen S. Baecker, PhD Thearis A. Osuji, MPH Brian Shuch, MD Michael K. Gould, MD, MS
An investigation of management patterns after initial radiographic diagnosis of small renal masses showed that early urologist referral was associated with guideline-concordant care.
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May 22nd 2023

Education Can Help Address Racial Disparities in Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, Says Dr Sancy Leachman

Laura Joszt, MA
Addressing racial disparities in skin cancer involves education, understanding rates of risk and ethnicity, and knowledge of the different types of melanoma, which makes skin cancer disparities complex to attack, said Sancy Leachman, MD, PhD, professor and chair in the Department of Dermatology and director of the Melanoma Research Program at the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health and Science University.
Flatiron Health
May 2nd 2023

Sanofi, Flatiron to Collaborate on Clinical Trial Data Acquisition at Point of Care

AJMC Staff
The partnership will help develop standards for data transfer to eliminate manual steps used in clinical trials.
TPG, AmerisourceBergen Acquire OneOncology in Deal Valued at $2.1 Billion
April 20th 2023

TPG, AmerisourceBergen Acquire OneOncology in Deal Valued at $2.1 Billion

Mary Caffrey
Under the transaction, TPG, an asset management firm, will acquire a majority interest in OneOncology and AmerisourceBergen will have a minority interest; OneOncology physician leaders and practices will retain minority interests as well.
Clinical Updates: Spring 2023
April 19th 2023

Clinical Updates: Spring 2023

AJMC Staff
Results for ribociclib, ponatinib, brexucabtagene autoleucel, and allo-HCT.
Managed Care Updates: Spring 2023
April 19th 2023

Managed Care Updates: Spring 2023

Coverage From the 2023 COA Community Oncology Conference
April 18th 2023

Coverage From the 2023 COA Community Oncology Conference

Mary Caffrey
The Community Oncology Alliance celebrated its 20th year at the Community Oncology Conference held March 23-24, 2023, in Kissimmee, Florida.
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April 18th 2023

Coverage From ACCC 2023 Spring Business Summit

Rose McNulty
Coverage from the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) 2023 Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit.
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April 18th 2023

Oncology Stakeholders Must Align in the Pursuit of Health Equity, Value-Based Care

Matthew Gavidia
Coverage from the session of the Institute for Value-Based Medicine®, held in New York, New York, on February 8, 2023. The American Journal of Managed Care® presented the event in partnership with New York Cancer and Blood Specialists.
TailorMed’s Manners: Addressing Financial Concerns in Cancer Care Improves Overall Patient Experience
April 17th 2023

TailorMed’s Manners: Addressing Financial Concerns in Cancer Care Improves Overall Patient Experience

Interview by Mary Caffrey
Evidence-Based Oncology™ (EBO) spoke with TailorMed's Ian Manners about the financial assistance and consumer protection landscape, and what the cost of cancer care means to patient experience and outcomes.
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April 16th 2023

Dr Sancy Leachman Discusses Tailoring Genetic Testing for Melanoma to the Patient

Laura Joszt, MA
Each patient needs to weigh the benefits and risks of genetic testing for melanoma and have someone who can take the time to explain everything, including insurance risks, said Sancy Leachman, MD, PhD, professor and chair in the Department of Dermatology and director of the Melanoma Research Program at the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health and Science University.
Sashi Naidu, MD, Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates
April 9th 2023

Dr Sashi Naidu: Financial Concerns Are a Constant Challenge in Community Oncology

Maggie L. Shaw
Sashi Naidu, MD, is director of research at Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates, where the No One Left Alone (NOLA) initiative is working to break down cancer health disparities among its patients and prevent care fragmentation.
Dr. Lalan Wilfong
April 7th 2023

Dr Lalan Wilfong Discusses the Benefits of Value-Based Oncology

Justina Petrullo
In a value-based cancer care model, patients can more easily access the best quality care and practices can get adequately paid for the services they offer.
Dr. Ryan Huey
April 7th 2023

Dr Ryan Huey Discusses the Necessity of Teamwork in Value-Based Oncology

Justina Petrullo
Ryan Huey, MD, gastrointestinal medical oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, discussed the vital roles multiple health care providers play in improving outcomes for patients with cancer.
David A. Eagle, MD, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
April 2nd 2023

Dr David Eagle: Health Equity Involves More Than Medical Care

Maggie L. Shaw
Close to 80% of what influences how long someone is going to live is where and how they live, and we need to pay more attention to that or we’re not paying attention to everything that affects their lives, explained David A. Eagle, MD, of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists.
Screenshot of Sancy Leachman, MD, PhD, smiling
March 30th 2023

Dr Sancy Leachman Outlines a “Spectrum of Problems” Between Melanoma Detection and Treatment

Laura Joszt, MA
There is a “spectrum” of problems and obstacles in a patient’s way once melanoma has been detected before that patient sees the right physician and receives treatment, said Sancy Leachman, MD, PhD, professor and chair in the Department of Dermatology and director of the Melanoma Research Program at the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health and Science University.
Pembrolizumab Receives Full Approval for Select Patients With MSI-H or dMMR Solid Tumors
March 29th 2023

Pembrolizumab Receives Full Approval for Select Patients With MSI-H or dMMR Solid Tumors

Kristi Rosa
The FDA has granted full approval to pembrolizumab for the treatment of some patients with unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability–high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair–deficient (dMMR) solid tumors that have progressed following previous treatment.
What We’re Reading: FDA Proposes A More Thorough Approval Process; Cigna Under Claims Investigation; US Bishops Seek to Restrict Trans Care
March 27th 2023

What We’re Reading: FDA Eyes Cancer Drug Process; Cigna Claims Review Criticized; US Bishops and Trans Care

AJMC Staff
The FDA wants to discourage the use of single-arm trials for accelerated approvals of oncology drugs; Cigna’s review system allows doctors to reject claims without reading them, an investigation shows; US bishops want to restrict gender transition care in Catholic hospitals.
Samyukta Mullangi, MD, MBA.
March 25th 2023

Dr Samyukta Mullangi: Cancer Care Navigation Platforms Can Reduce Operational, Financial Challenges of VBC Systems

Matthew Gavidia
Samyukta Mullangi, MD, MBA, oncology fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and incoming medical director at Thyme Care, discussed how the transition to value-based care can contribute to operational and financial risks among oncology practices, and the effectiveness of care navigation platforms in addressing these concerns.
Manmeet Ahluwalia, MD, MBA.
March 23rd 2023

Dr Manmeet Ahluwalia: Miami Cancer Institute Aiming to Improve Minority Enrollment in Clinical Trials by 50%

Matthew Gavidia
Manmeet Ahluwalia, MD, MBA, chief, Solid Tumor Medical Oncology; deputy director; and chief scientific officer at Miami Cancer Institute, spoke on the short- and long-term goals for Miami Cancer Institute’s Center for Equity in Cancer Care & Research in improving minority patient enrollment in clinical trials.
Nicolas Ferreyros, BA, managing director, The Community Oncology Alliance
March 22nd 2023

Nicolas Ferreyros: There Is Growing Recognition the 340B Program Is "Out of Control"

Pearl Steinzor
Growing bipartisan awareness of issues with the 340B drug pricing program will hopefully lead to reform, says Nicolas Ferreyros, BA, managing director of policy, advocacy, and communications at the Community Oncology Alliance.
Susan Sabo-Wagner, MSN, RN, OCN, Oncology Consultants
March 22nd 2023

There Is Something for Everyone to Do to Improve Health Equity, Says Oncology Consultants’ Wagner

Maggie L. Shaw
Many people believe health equity is such a big issue that there is not much an individual practice can do to address it, explained Susan Sabo-Wagner, MSN, RN, OCN, executive director of clinical strategy, Oncology Consultants of Houston.
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