Oncology

With an increasing demand for cancer care driven by the demographics of the aging population far outpacing the supply of oncologists, and the ongoing transformation of the reimbursement system, the challenges facing oncology are formidable.

Despite almost universal testing for human-epidermal-growth-factor-receptor-2 (HER2), many women with a HER2-positive cancer may not receive trastuzumab. Fewer women received the newer gene-expression-profile (GEP) test.

Evaluating current models and diagnosing successful strategies for payers and physicians.

WellPoint, UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) and Genentech collaborated to develop Journey Forward, a first-of-its-kind program for coordinating post-treatment care.

This study presents Humana's experience with a multigene breast cancer assay and provides an analysis of the clinical utility and economics of this technology.

The pay-for-performance program for breast cancer care had a positive impact on breast cancer outcome in Taiwan. Enrollees received better quality care and had better outcome.

Pre-conference program provided recommendations for oncology pharmacy management strategies.

This qualitative study assesses patient, PCP, and oncologist views on primary care roles in shared cancer care, as well as patterns of communication between physicians.

This article highlights the work of the National Oncology Working Group (NOW) Initiative.