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Integrating Palliative Care Into Oncology Practice
During this segment, Bruce Feinberg, DO, notes that oncologists commonly question the role of palliative care specialists, as oncologists consider pain management to be part of their job and are often concerned that referring patients to yet another type of oncology professional makes managing a patient’s disease more complex.
Ted Okon, MBA, executive director of the Community Oncology Alliance, remarks that not every patient needs to be referred to a palliative care specialist. Rather, he suggests that palliative care should be integrated into oncology practices.
Every healthcare professional within an oncology practice who contributes to a patient’s care needs to better understand what palliative care truly is, suggests Mr Okon. He adds that many people think that palliative care is end-of-life care, but it is not.
He advises that in many instances, the oncology practice can provide palliative care for patients, and that only patients in unique situations need a referral to a palliative care specialist.
Mr Okon says that the emphasis should always be placed on what is appropriate for the patient. “This is about the quality of life for the patient,” he adds.
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April 25th 2025Expanding Medicare coverage for glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists could significantly reduce obesity-related health issues, but it also risks adding tens of billions in new costs, highlighting the need for smart policy strategies to ensure access, affordability, and long-term sustainability.
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New Research Challenges Assumptions About Hospital-Physician Integration, Medicare Patient Mix
April 22nd 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, Brady Post, PhD, lead author of a study published in the April 2025 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care®, challenges the claim that hospital-employed physicians serve a more complex patient mix.
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Science at AACR Aims to Overcome Cancer Care Barriers
April 24th 2025A program cochair said the agenda was designed to get attendees "out of their comfort zone." The Amercian Association for Cancer Research annual meeting runs April 25-30, with the key presentations coming Sunday through Tuesday.
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Top Pharmacy Leaders to Convene at Asembia’s AXS25 Summit in Las Vegas
April 24th 2025Asembia's AXS25 Summit will unite more than 8000 key decision-makers to explore pharmacy innovation, artificial intelligence, policy, and patient care from April 27 to May 1 at Wynn & Encore in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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