Cancer prevalence and costs are rising while the oncology workforce contracts. Meanwhile, cancer programs must prepare for a different patient—the younger adult needing coordinated, complex support.
We discuss how to improve operational performance while creating a patient experience that facilitates strong outcomes and gives patients time back to live their lives outside the clinical facility.
Preserving the integrity and evidence-based approach of the USPSTF is essential for clinical recommendations, access to preventive services, and a more equitable healthcare system.
Surgeon general warnings are rare but can be turning points in public health habits. The US sees 20,000 cancer deaths per year due to alcohol consumption, and even moderate drinking is a risk.
Recent industry reports have underscored gaps in the US cancer care landscape. We discuss how workforce strains, mental health gaps, and structural hurdles are shaping access at the patient level.
We talked to leaders at 48 cancer centers across the country about the state of access for their patients. Here’s what we heard and our recommendations for cancer programs.
An NCI-designated cancer center sought to ensure every patient’s individual needs are met throughout their cancer journey. Its new navigation program profoundly improved the patient experience.
While a global, scalable solution for risk-based contracting in cancer has not yet emerged, we believe the sector will continue to evolve on a path toward value.
New navigation reimbursement guidelines from CMS could improve the care journey for patients with cancer. This fact sheet highlights what provider organizations need to know.
A concerning trend of early-onset cancer diagnoses has made front-page news as experts try to understand the reasons behind increasing early-onset cancer diagnosis rates.