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Translating Evidence-Based Research into Value-Based Decisions in Oncology

Check out photos from The American Journal of Managed Care's first annual live meeting, "Translating Evidence-Based Research into Value-Based Decisions in Oncology," which took place on November 16. The meeting was held at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD. 

AJMC Live Meeting Slideshow

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.

Payer Management of Oncology: An In-Depth Look

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. 

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

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

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.

Mark Fendrick, MD, Discusses Value-Based Insurance Design

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. 

Michael Chernew, PhD, Discusses Challenges in Oncology Management

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

Ira Klein, MD, Discusses Quality Measures in Oncology

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. 