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Dr Clifford Goodman Outlines the Pros and Cons of NCCN Guidelines
Over the years, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines have become the market leader for clinical guidelines to consult, but with that success comes responsibility and scrutiny, according to Clifford Goodman, PhD.
Over the years, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines have become the market leader for clinical guidelines to consult, but with that success comes responsibility and scrutiny, according to Clifford Goodman, PhD, senior vice president and director at the Center for Comparative Effectiveness Research at The Lewin Group.
NCCN has been successful because it can quickly update its Guidelines and it is easy to access. However, the biggest drawback does not have to do with the content, but how the guidelines are being used.
“Most patients consider they have insufficient information upon which to base decisions at the time they’ve got to make those decisions,” Dr Goodman said.
Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care Prior Authorization Decisions
October 24th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the October 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that explored prior authorization decisions in cancer care by race and ethnicity for commercially insured patients.
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Legal Navigation Services Key to Addressing Disparities in Cancer Care
July 31st 2025A significant number of patients with cancer, caregivers, and health care professionals face significant disparities in legal issues, with the most common needs revolving around health insurance, finances, employment, and disability insurance.
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