Oncology Practice Management

In recognition of multiple myeloma awareness month, we share the phase 3 GMMG-HD7 clinical trial information from the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting: https://bit.ly/425s0IL #MultipleMyeloma #ASH #ASH2024 #ClinicalTrial #CancerTreatmentNews

The TRACER initiative is an innovative drug-matching platform that leverages AI to help researchers, clinicians, and patients uncover new potential uses for drugs that have already gone through clinical trials and received approval from the FDA. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iwcV8t #TracerInitiative #DrugMatching #AIAssisted #NovelApproach

Patient experience is crucial in healthcare, involving interactions with the entire medical team and affecting patient outcomes, satisfaction, and well-being. A collaborative, patient-centered approach can lead to an improved overall experience. Read more: https://bit.ly/43APzur

The common issue addressed by lawsuits is the removal of human beings to review and make determinations regarding the appropriateness of care. While mainly focused now on algorithms, these factors seem to be an indicator of future health plan litigation involving artificial intelligence. https://bit.ly/4hYhsjE

Want to know the latest from the FDA? Check out this regularly updated column, where you'll find detailed coverage of the latest drug and medical device approvals, important regulatory news, and significant updates from the Food and Drug Administration. This column provides essential insights into the FDA's decisions and initiatives, helping you stay informed on the newest advancements in healthcare, treatment options, and safety standards. https://bit.ly/3EoXYpY

Billing for navigation services was a central topic at the recently held Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators meeting, with one speaker discussing the vital importance of invoicing for these services in light of recent reimbursement obstacles. https://bit.ly/4jPG9km

Sometimes, a fork in the road turns out to be fortuitous! In this article, a nurse practitioner reflects on her unexpected path to CFO and operations manager of a growing neurosurgery group, where she tackled challenges like billing and insurance to support her team. Read more: https://bit.ly/4g1Wuzk

Check out some of our top headlines from last month's American Society of Hematology meeting including findings from the pivotal ECHELON-3 trial, supporting the clinical benefit of brentuximab vedotin in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: https://bit.ly/4ahHBYe

In 2024, each of our editorials explored a different way that cancer practices faced new challenges to their patients’ access to the care they need and the resources that can ease the emotional and financial burdens of their treatment. Click here for some important updates: https://bit.ly/4j8yugx

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