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Episode 8 - A Managed Care Approach to Immunotherapy
As the panelists discuss the skepticism often associated with treatment outcomes of immunotherapy when compared with outcomes of standard treatment options such as chemotherapy, the panelists conclude that tumor response (or reduction) should not be considered an ultimate end point when determining results.
In practice, Daniel J. George, MD, believes that patients’ goals are achieved when they can experience a decent quality of life without experiencing any disease progression. Dr George further explains that some patients that have tumor burden still experience a fantastic quality of life if their treatment side effects are managed correctly.
Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD, agrees with Dr George and explains that although tumor response is a desirable end point, as recognized by the FDA, it should be perceived as a useful, but not ultimate, result factor.
Stuck in Prior Auth Purgatory: The Hidden Costs of Health Care Delays
June 19th 2025Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.
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From Red Tape to Relief: Rewriting the Rules of Prior Authorization
June 23rd 2025Up to 257 million Americans could benefit from these prior authorization reforms that could have cross-market implications on health care plans administered through commercial insurers, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.
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Culture Key to Data Collection of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Cancer Care
June 23rd 2025This research highlights the key factors, like leadership buy-in, mandatory protocols, and electronic health record workflows, that influence the effective collection of data on sexual orientation and gender identity in outpatient oncology clinics to improve patient-centered care.
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