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What Does the Future Hold for Oncology Care?
by Becca Booi
Using its Impact of Change® forecasting model, Sg2 identifies performance opportunities that may help community cancer centers capitalize on growth potential over the next decade. Practical strategies to assist community cancer centers strategically position their programs and translate expected demand into real growth opportunities.
Highlights from this Issue:
Gibbs Cancer Center, Spartanburg, S.C., on how marketing and education affected implementation of its survivorship program.
Plus, online only content, Gibbs Cancer Center shares its survivorship guide:Pathways to Wellness: Survivors' Guide to Local Resources.
A pharmacist-managed oral chemotherapy program at St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute. The future of cancer care is shifting toward more oral agents. Many issues surround the transition to oral chemotherapy treatments. Read about the benefits of a pharmacist-managed oral chemotherapy program—both clinical and economic.
Learn how patient portals are already supporting Meaningful Use, increasing efficiency, and improving patient satisfaction. Two case studies describe patient portal implementation and use in the oncology practice setting.
Related Content:
- ACCC's 2010 Cancer Care Trends Survey
- Oncology Trends for Community Cancer Centers in 2010
- Top 10 Oncology Trends for 2008–2009
- Improving Patient Adherence with Oral Chemotherapy
- Keeping Pace with Oral Chemotherapy
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ACCC's Practical Cancer Pharmacy educational program has tools to help. Click here to access archived webinars, a cost calculator and worksheet. A companion workbook is available for order and download.
Traditional reimbursement models are changing, and new collaborative programs between payers and physicians are emerging. Discussion at ACCC’s recent seminar on "Cancer Guidelines and Pathways in the Community Setting," focused on changes underway. Read highlights on the Association blog ACCCBuzz.
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