Across multiple clinic locations, integration of comprehensive geriatric assessments into oncology workflows, real-time data tracking, multidisciplinary team coordination, and dedicated support services allowed providers to address the unique needs older patients. Outcomes from this model program show 78% of patients assessed had functional impairments, 562 referrals to supportive care services, and a significant increase in advance care planning and clinical trial enrollment.
This first installment in the ACCCBuzz Blog 2025 Innovator Award Winners series highlights Penn Medicine Princeton Health, Princeton Cancer Center, and the program's strategy to implement a structured, scalable geriatric oncology program.
