AJMC® in the Press, February 4, 2022

During the “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology” meeting from Tennessee Oncology, oncologists explore artificial intelligence (AI) tools like DeepScribe to enhance documentation efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient engagement in clinical settings.

A quick roundup episode of major health policy developments, from shifting COVID-19 vaccine guidance and scientific publishing controversies to rising cancer care costs and the impact of oncology biosimilars.

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa could see thousands of deaths from HIV due to cuts to the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), underscoring the necessity of reinstating the program.

Lindsey Leininger, PhD, and Allister Chang, MPA, highlight the potential of laundromats as accessible, community-based settings to support Medicaid outreach, foster trust, and connect families with essential health and social services.

Access to and affordability of immune checkpoint inhibitors, which can be lifesaving if patients receive them on time and under optimal circumstances, continue to top the list of reasons behind outcomes disparities for patients who have private insurance vs those who remain uninsured.

Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform community oncology, addressing workforce shortages and reimbursement challenges while enhancing patient care and operational efficiency, discussed speakers at Tennessee Oncology's “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."