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Consistency & Ethics
Adherence to evidence-based standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements to ensure safe, high-quality, and ethical cancer care. Compliance is essential for maintaining consistency in treatment delivery and protecting patient rights.

From the Field
04/15/2025
Sang Chau, PharmD, BCOP; Amy VanGalder, PharmD, BCOP; Garrick Wong, PharmD; Terra Wonsettler, PharmD, MBA; Emma Domico, MS; Andrew Hertler, MD, FACP
This study discusses how Evolent is tackling the rising costs of cancer treatment by actively reducing low-value oncology care through strategic interventions.
This study discusses how Evolent is tackling the rising costs of cancer treatment by actively reducing low-value oncology care through strategic interventions.
This study discusses how Evolent...
04/15/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
WHY PATHWAYS MATTER
02/18/2025
Gordon Kuntz
In this column, Gordon Kuntz examines whether oncology clinical pathways still matter in 2025—especially in a value-based care environment—and how practices navigate their evolving role.
In this column, Gordon Kuntz examines whether oncology clinical pathways still matter in 2025—especially in a value-based care environment—and how practices navigate their evolving role.
In this column, Gordon Kuntz...
02/18/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Perspectives
12/02/2024
Maggie Dietrick, MPH; Palak Patel, MHA; Tom Valuck, MD, JD
This article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care quality measurement and tactics to mitigate bias in AI-enhanced measurement.
This article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care quality measurement and tactics to mitigate bias in AI-enhanced measurement.
This article explores the use of...
12/02/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Perspectives
10/01/2024
Christine M. Wilson, MS; Gwen Darien; Kathleen D. Gallagher, MPH; Alan J. Balch, PhD, MSc
In this third installment of a three-part series on decision support tools and shared decision-making, Christine Wilson, MA, MS, and colleagues describe how patients with­in three diverse communities who are living with cancer understand and...
In this third installment of a three-part series on decision support tools and shared decision-making, Christine Wilson, MA, MS, and colleagues describe how patients with­in three diverse communities who are living with cancer understand and...
In this third installment of a...
10/01/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Trending From ACCC
12/19/2023
Rania Emara
Rania Emara explains the social barriers that socioeconomically affected rural groups experience with precision medicine and provides some insight into possible solutions.
Rania Emara explains the social barriers that socioeconomically affected rural groups experience with precision medicine and provides some insight into possible solutions.
Rania Emara explains the social...
12/19/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research Reports
12/14/2023
Bhakti Arondekar, PhD, MBA; Imtiaz A. Samjoo, MSc, PhD; Alexandra Hall, MPH; Alexander Niyazov, PharmD, MPH; Manvir Rai, BSc; Stephen J. Freedland, MD; Austin Lansing, MSc; Emily Rosta, MSc; Jonathan L. Nazari, PharmD
A systematic literature review by Stephen J. Freedland, MD, and colleagues summarizes the current evidence relating to social determinants of health beyond race and survival in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
A systematic literature review by Stephen J. Freedland, MD, and colleagues summarizes the current evidence relating to social determinants of health beyond race and survival in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
A systematic literature review...
12/14/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Clinical Pathways Forum
12/13/2023
Mishellene McKinney, MHA, RN, OCN
For the August 2023 Clinical Pathways Forum, Stephen B. Edge, MD, addressed the forum with an update on the clinical pathways program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
For the August 2023 Clinical Pathways Forum, Stephen B. Edge, MD, addressed the forum with an update on the clinical pathways program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
For the August 2023 Clinical...
12/13/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Clinical Pathways GPS
08/07/2023
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, discusses how clinical pathways can provide a framework for conducting assessments, promoting independence, and determining the level of caregiver support needed for older adults.
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, discusses how clinical pathways can provide a framework for conducting assessments, promoting independence, and determining the level of caregiver support needed for older adults.
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO,...
08/07/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Perspectives
08/07/2023
Theresa Schmidt, MA, PMP, CSPO; Tom Valuck, MD, JD; Don S. Dizon, MD; Nina Regenold, MSc; Will Nolan; Elizabeth Donckels, MSPH
Elizabeth Donckels, MSPH, and colleagues investigate several measurement tactics to promote cancer care quality improvement for transgender individuals.
Elizabeth Donckels, MSPH, and colleagues investigate several measurement tactics to promote cancer care quality improvement for transgender individuals.
Elizabeth Donckels, MSPH, and...
08/07/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research Reports
06/05/2023
James Hamrick, MD, MPH; Gregory S. Calip, PharmD, MPH, PhD; Rebecca Maniago, PharmD, BCOP; Taylor Dias-Foundas; Marcello Ricottone
Rebecca Maniago, PharmD, and colleagues compare the overall availability of NCCN Preferred recommendations to custom preferred pathways and assess provider concordance with the preferred suggestions, particularly those encountered in the...
Rebecca Maniago, PharmD, and colleagues compare the overall availability of NCCN Preferred recommendations to custom preferred pathways and assess provider concordance with the preferred suggestions, particularly those encountered in the...
Rebecca Maniago, PharmD, and...
06/05/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways