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Impact of Health Disparities in Cancer Care

WEBImpact of Health Disparities in Cancer Care. Over the past 2 decades, the number of cancer deaths per 100,000 blacks has declined approximately 30% in the United States, …

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Compassionate Care: The Importance of Collaboration Between …

WEBBy addressing social influencers to health, the clinical care team is able to support the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Triple Aim of better health outcomes, greater …

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Gathering and Assessing Social Determinants of Health for …

WEBWhen it comes to gathering and assessing social determinants of health (SDoH) as part of a medically appropriate history and examination, it is necessary to employ 5 key …

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Identifying and Addressing Low Health Literacy

WEBIdentifying and Supporting Patients with Low Health Literacy. According to Kathy Scheid, RDN, OPN-CG, Health Systems Manager at the American Cancer Society, identifying …

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Why Quality Documentation Matters

WEBWhy Quality Documentation Matters. Clinical documentation refers to the recording of pertinent facts, findings, and observations related to an individual’s health history, …

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Increasing Clinical Trial Participation in the Community Setting

WEBStudies have shown that 85% of patients receive their treatment in a community setting, resulting in up to 55.6% not participating in clinical trials because there are none …

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Tobacco and Health

WEBTobacco cessation is a critical, yet often an overlooked or underfocused part of holistic health for any patient group, but especially the patient undergoing treatment for cancer. …

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New Data Reveal Mismatched Need and Supply of Oncology …

WEBBy comparison, 2014 data from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists reported 1863 board-certified oncology pharmacists. Our analysis of 2019 data showed …

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Specialty Carve-Outs: What Are the Implications for Patients and

WEBSpecialty drugs comprise almost 50% of a health plan’s total drug spend, and the pipeline is growing. The National Alliance for Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (NAHPC) reports …

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Empathy and an Open Mind: Design Thinking in Healthcare

WEBThroughout this article, we will continually reference the word “empathy,” which in the design thinking process signifies viewing the world through the lens of the “users.”. With …

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The Challenges Continue for PBMs: Are They Headed for a Perfect …

WEBHealth plans, self-funded employers (which include provider groups and health systems), and brokers who serve as contracting intermediaries are questioning the role that PBMs …

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Strategies for Helping Patients Reduce Their Financial Burden …

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has further increased the financial burden of many patients, as more of them experience unemployment and loss of their health insurance plans. 3 An …

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Digital Therapeutics in the Oncology Outpatient Setting

WEBThe application of digital therapeutics within outpatient oncology includes tailoring digital messages to patients’ specific clinical and lifestyle issues, such as disease and …

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Survey Shows Inflation Affecting Majority of Consumer Healthcare

WEBThe results of a recent survey commissioned by AccessOne, which focused on healthcare affordability and the impact of rising costs of living, revealed that the majority (71%) of …

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The Crucial Role of Financial Navigators in Oncology

WEBTreating cancer is not cheap, and navigating the complex world of health insurance and financial assistance can be incredibly daunting for patients facing cancer diagnoses. By …

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Community Oncology Is Key in Ensuring Access to Cancer Care

WEBCommunity Oncology Is Key in Ensuring Access to Cancer Care. Practice Management. January 2018, Vol 8, No 1. Wayne Kuznar. Community oncology has an important role …

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The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Cancer Care

WEBCancer does not discriminate based on social status, race, income, or education, but that does not mean that it is an equal-opportunity killer. Evidence shows that overall, patients …

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Using the 5 Whys Method to Identify and Solve Problems

WEBThe 5 Whys Method. The 5 Whys method is a simple question-asking strategy that explores the cause-and-effect relationships’ underlying problems. 2 It uses a root-cause analysis …

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New Policies Regarding Intravenous Iron Replacement Are …

WEBAnemia can have a significant negative impact on quality of life and overall prognosis in patients with cancer. 1 Major insurers have recently announced new prior authorization …

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Trends in Overall and Non–COVID-19 Hospital Admissions

WEBHealth insurers, in contrast, may be benefiting financially from this decline in hospital admissions. Many insurers have been reporting large profits despite voluntarily …

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