March 26, 2018
Oncology is dramatically different today than when I entered the field 12 years ago. Practices are experiencing seismic changes in their environment and facing complex issues not previously encountered. While we cannot control the volatile landscape, strategic planning enables practices to prepare for what is coming, to take advantage of opportunities, and to set a […]
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2018
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) play a vital role in supporting practices across The US Oncology Network (The Network) delivering high quality care to patients. APPs are healthcare providers, including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, who have advanced education and are licensed in the state where they practice, and certified nationally. In oncology, these highly trained […]
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2018
By Barry Brooks, MD | January 2018 To remain strong and viable in today’s evolving healthcare landscape, practices must continually forge new relationships, embrace innovative tools and technologies, and seek more efficient ways of doing business and delivering care. One of the most important developments I have seen over my career is the growing importance […]
Read MoreNovember 29, 2017
By Diana Verrilli | November, 2017 Over the last several years, many promising new cancer therapies have come to the forefront. The pipeline of new cancer drugs has never been richer, and exciting new developments in radiation technologies are providing new innovative treatments that are more precise and effective than ever before. Unfortunately, […]
Read MoreNovember 3, 2017
By Neelima Denduluri, M.D. | October, 2017 In my career as a medical oncology and breast cancer specialist, I have seen great advancements in the treatment of breast cancer with innovative new drugs and therapy. The outlook for breast cancer patients has never been better, as promising new developments are leading to more […]
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2017
I’ve seen great advancements occur over the last several decades in diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy, and today they are vital components of cancer care. Roughly 60 percent of patients undergo radiation and, as technology advances, there may be even more uses for it in the future. How radiation therapy is used Radiation therapy […]
Read MoreAugust 30, 2017
Public awareness of hereditary cancer syndromes has come to the forefront over the last several years, due in part to celebrity disclosures. Community-based oncology practices play an increasingly important role in identifying patients and families who are at hereditary risk for cancer. Preventing cancer, not just treating it Genetic testing is an important part of […]
Read MoreJuly 18, 2017
July 1 marks the one year anniversary of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Oncology Care Model (OCM), a bold new program focused on providing higher quality, more coordinated cancer care for Medicare beneficiaries with attention on managing costs. The program provides upfront payments to fund practice transformation with the expectation that practices […]
Read MoreJune 19, 2017
Many physicians and clinicians across The US Oncology Network (“The Network”) have just returned from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Annual Meeting. As one of the largest cancer meetings in the world, this event brings together more than 35,000 oncology professionals from around the globe. This year’s conference was very energizing, highlighting many […]
Read MoreMay 4, 2017
May is Oncology Nursing Month, a time set aside to honor our special medical professionals who have dedicated their careers to serving cancer patients. There are many different types of oncology nurses throughout The US Oncology Network (“The Network”), including those who work in infusion, radiation, surgery, gynecology, research and management, as well as nurse […]
Read MoreApril 18, 2017
There is no denying this is a difficult time to be an oncologist. We are in unknown territory with the current political and economic climate. Fortunately, those of us in The US Oncology Network (“The Network”) are not facing today’s challenging environment alone. We have the expertise and resources of The Network behind us, including […]
Read MoreMarch 3, 2017
You’ve probably heard the saying, “If you’re standing still, you’re moving backwards.” This certainly is true for healthcare providers today, especially community oncologists. Complex healthcare regulations, declining reimbursements, rising overhead and increasing demands for quality reporting are changing the face of the oncology practice. For a community oncology practice to remain viable and successful in […]
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