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Oncology Issues
The Journal of the Association of Community Cancer Centers
Electronic Medical Records
Here are articles about EHRs that can help you improve communication, quality of care, data collection, research programs, and billing and coding efforts in your cancer program or oncology practice.
2009
Medical Information Technology Systems
Here's a vendor list. ACCC’s "Oncology Buyers & Resource Guide" is available in a print version and is published annually as a supplement within Oncology Issues.
Implementing EHRs in Community Oncology Practices
by Cary A. Presant; Linda Bosserman; Wendy McNatt; and Brandon Emilio
EHR technology is not without its challenges. Here are key strategies to help with EHR implementation.
Is Your Practice Getting the Most from its EHR?
by Cary A. Presant; Linda Bosserman; Wendy McNatt; and Brandon Emilio
As early adopters of EHR technology, the Wilshire Oncology Medical Group used its EHR to develop quality guidelines and a system for the mandatory reporting of patient and outcome data, as well as to improve the practice’s clinical trial program.
2008
The Art of IT Contract Negotiations
by Ken Clarke and Scott Kizer
In addition to a cost analysis, successful IT contracts involve aligning vendor and physician goals, ensuring the IT project is on time and under budget, and obtaining adequate vendor maintenance and support.
A Human-Centered Information System for Central Cancer Registries
by Yang Gong, Ealyan Pasupathy, Sue Vest, Nancy Cole, and Jeannette Jackson-Thompson
Not exactly what we think about with EHRs; however, here's a look at a cancer data management system to collect, consolidate, and support cancer patient data from reporting facilities, and the Missouri Cancer Coalition experience of evaluating a central cancer registry software program.
2006
"Hybrid" EMR Systems
by Judith A. Kostka and John E. Kilroy
Often EMR implementation means selecting multiple systems from ultiple vendors, and attempting to "fit" the systems together. Here's how Cape Cod Healthcare Cancer Services implemented its hybrid EMR.
From "Paper" to "Progress"
by John E. Feldmann, James R. Whiting, and Laura Kaufman
Read about EMR implementation at Moses Cone Regional Cancer Center, including planning and budgeting, obtaining physician buy-in, and IT staffing needs.
EMRs for Hospital-based Oncology Programs
by Dan Bedrosian
Practical suggestions for hospitals that want to adopt an oncology-specific electronic medical record.
2005
EMRs—A Game Plan for Oncology Practices
by Dan Bedrosian
For practices looking to purchase an EMR, this article is a must-read. From an analysis of benefits and pitfalls to guidelines for selecting a vendor to an EMR "timeline," here's how to tackle this complex project. Plus, a sneak peak at IT in the hospital setting.
An Oncology EMR's Survival Guide: Can Your Practice Afford Not To Do EMR?
by Scott Gilomen
Here's how a six-physician practice in North Carolina selected and implemented its EMR system. This oncology EMR "survivor's guide" also takes a look at value-added EMR benefits.
EMR and Your Oncology Practice: Another Perspective
by Amanda Patton
While this nine-physician multi-clinic private practice was an early adopter of EMR, the move to "e-charting" was not without its challenges.
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