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Analyzing Billing Patterns and Medicare Reimbursement Among Otolaryngologists Performing In-Office Cerumen Removal
09/12/2022
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other...
09/12/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Model Predicts Presence of Occult Nodal Metastasis Better Than Current Standard in Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
05/18/2022
Ellen Kurek
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that...
05/18/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Decision Analytical Model Optimizes Posttreatment Surveillance Strategies Among Patients With Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
04/29/2022
Marta Rybczynski
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common...
04/29/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Medicare Reimbursement Decreased from 2000 to 2020 in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
04/26/2022
Ellen Kurek
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased...
04/26/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Quiz: Imaging Use Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
01/28/2022
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients...
01/28/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Cost-Effectiveness of Nivolumab vs Pembrolizumab for Head and Neck Cancer
08/18/2021
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay...
08/18/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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What Are the Costs Associated With Imaging Surveillance After Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer?
08/11/2021
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many...
08/11/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Cost-Effectiveness of Temozolomide Use in Patients with Glioblastoma
06/02/2021
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support...
06/02/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Guideline Updates
NCCN Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Central Nervous System Cancers
03/24/2021
Janelle Bradley
NCCN released an update to its clinical practice guideline for central nervous system cancers, adding lorlatinib as a category 2A recommendation for brain metastases from NSCLC.
NCCN released an update to its clinical practice guideline for central nervous system cancers, adding lorlatinib as a category 2A recommendation for brain metastases from NSCLC.
NCCN released an update to its...
03/24/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
NCCN Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Esophageal Cancers
03/10/2021
Janelle Bradley
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an update to its clinical practice guideline for esophageal and esophageal junction cancers.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an update to its clinical practice guideline for esophageal and esophageal junction cancers.
The National Comprehensive...
03/10/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Quiz: Cetuximab vs Cisplatin for Locoregional Control of HNSCC
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Analyzing Billing Patterns and Medicare Reimbursement Among Otolaryngologists Performing In-Office Cerumen Removal
09/12/2022
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other...
09/12/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Model Predicts Presence of Occult Nodal Metastasis Better Than Current Standard in Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
05/18/2022
Ellen Kurek
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that...
05/18/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Decision Analytical Model Optimizes Posttreatment Surveillance Strategies Among Patients With Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
04/29/2022
Marta Rybczynski
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common...
04/29/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Medicare Reimbursement Decreased from 2000 to 2020 in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
04/26/2022
Ellen Kurek
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased...
04/26/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Cost-Effectiveness of Nivolumab vs Pembrolizumab for Head and Neck Cancer
08/18/2021
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay...
08/18/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
What Are the Costs Associated With Imaging Surveillance After Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer?
08/11/2021
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many...
08/11/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
Cost-Effectiveness of Temozolomide Use in Patients with Glioblastoma
06/02/2021
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support...
06/02/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Deep Learning Models for Image-Guided RT in Head and Neck and Prostate Cancers
12/10/2020
Machine learning models achieve clinically acceptable accuracy in image segmentation tasks in radiotherapy planning and reduce overall contouring time for head and neck and prostate cancers.
Machine learning models achieve clinically acceptable accuracy in image segmentation tasks in radiotherapy planning and reduce overall contouring time for head and neck and prostate cancers.
Machine learning models achieve...
12/10/2020
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Improving Geriatric Care for Older Patients with MM
05/20/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Medical professionals have identified key challenges and gaps in care for older patients in North America with multiple myeloma (MM) and made recommendations for improving care and education in geriatric oncology.
Medical professionals have identified key challenges and gaps in care for older patients in North America with multiple myeloma (MM) and made recommendations for improving care and education in geriatric oncology.
Medical professionals have...
05/20/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
High-Risk Individuals Delay Lung Cancer Screenings Until Eligible Despite Expanded Medicare Access
05/18/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study of Medicare’s nearly-universal access for people 65 and older shows evidence of patients delaying lung cancer screenings until they are eligible for coverage, raising concerns about health care access and patient outcomes.
A study of Medicare’s nearly-universal access for people 65 and older shows evidence of patients delaying lung cancer screenings until they are eligible for coverage, raising concerns about health care access and patient outcomes.
A study of Medicare’s...
05/18/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Dexamethasone Prophylaxis is a Promising Intervention Therapy for Patients With RRMM Receiving Cilta-Cel
05/15/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Dexamethasone prophylaxis shows potential in reducing absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) expansion and mitigating immune-related adverse events for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) being treated with ciltacabtagene...
Dexamethasone prophylaxis shows potential in reducing absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) expansion and mitigating immune-related adverse events for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) being treated with ciltacabtagene...
Dexamethasone prophylaxis shows...
05/15/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
HCC Incidence Higher in Rural Populations Due to Changing Risk Factors and Access Barriers
05/15/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence and mortality disproportionately affect rural and urban populations, reflecting the need for targeted strategies to improve prevention and access to specialty care.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence and mortality disproportionately affect rural and urban populations, reflecting the need for targeted strategies to improve prevention and access to specialty care.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)...
05/15/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
A New Clinic in Minneapolis is Expected to Expand Health Care Access to Low-Income Populations
05/12/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A new clinic in Minnesota has recently opened to expand care access and treat low-income populations in Southside Minneapolis.
A new clinic in Minnesota has recently opened to expand care access and treat low-income populations in Southside Minneapolis.
A new clinic in Minnesota has...
05/12/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Study Finds Comparable Outcomes for Regorafenib and FTD/TPI Sequencing in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
05/12/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A real-world study suggests that the sequencing of regorafenib and trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) may have minimal impact on survival outcomes in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, underscoring the need for personalized treatment...
A real-world study suggests that the sequencing of regorafenib and trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) may have minimal impact on survival outcomes in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, underscoring the need for personalized treatment...
A real-world study suggests that...
05/12/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Improved Diagnostic Timing Could Lead to Better Outcomes for Patients With Ovarian Cancer
05/11/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study using nonlinear modeling shows how diagnostics for ovarian cancer (OC) are impacted by the wait time paradox and recommends improving diagnostic tools and timing to better patient outcomes.
A study using nonlinear modeling shows how diagnostics for ovarian cancer (OC) are impacted by the wait time paradox and recommends improving diagnostic tools and timing to better patient outcomes.
A study using nonlinear modeling...
05/11/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
How Age, Comorbidities, and Race Influence Cancer Treatment in Older Patients
05/05/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Using the US Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare linkage database, a study identified potential gaps in geriatric oncology care among Black and Hispanic patients, older age groups, and patients with multimorbidity.
Using the US Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare linkage database, a study identified potential gaps in geriatric oncology care among Black and Hispanic patients, older age groups, and patients with multimorbidity.
Using the US Surveillance,...
05/05/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Liquid Biopsies Show Promise but Face Key Challenges in Older Adults
04/29/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Liquid biopsies hold promise for transforming cancer care in older adults—but age-related biological changes may complicate their accuracy and clinical use.
Liquid biopsies hold promise for transforming cancer care in older adults—but age-related biological changes may complicate their accuracy and clinical use.
Liquid biopsies hold promise for...
04/29/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
Just Released: 2026 Clinical Pathways Congress Agenda
04/23/2026
Danielle Sposato
Join us November 10–11, 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston as we bring together leaders across the pathways ecosystem for 2 days focused on turning strategy into action.
Join us November 10–11, 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston as we bring together leaders across the pathways ecosystem for 2 days focused on turning strategy into action.
Join us November 10–11, 2026 at...
04/23/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Interactive Features

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Quiz: Imaging Use Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
01/28/2022
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients...
01/28/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Regional Inequalities Persist in Lung Cancer Mortality Trends
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Rural Health Transformation Program Fund Distribution
09/29/2025
True or False: The Rural Health Transformation Program, announced by CMS under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, will allocate $50 billion beginning in fiscal year 2026, with funding distributed evenly across all states regardless of...
True or False: The Rural Health Transformation Program, announced by CMS under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, will allocate $50 billion beginning in fiscal year 2026, with funding distributed evenly across all states regardless of...
True or False: The Rural Health...
09/29/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Uncovering the True Cost of Care
09/18/2025
Learn more about the Predictable Cost of Care (PCOC) model and its applications in value-based care.
Learn more about the Predictable Cost of Care (PCOC) model and its applications in value-based care.
Learn more about the Predictable...
09/18/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Understanding the NCCN Guidelines Navigator
08/27/2025
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Navigator is a new interactive digital platform that delivers evidence-based oncology recommendations and is currently available for all 88 NCCN guideline sets.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Navigator is a new interactive digital platform that delivers evidence-based oncology recommendations and is currently available for all 88 NCCN guideline sets.
The National Comprehensive...
08/27/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Specialty Palliative Care Trends for Medicare Beneficiaries
08/12/2025
Between 2018 and 2023, which of the following trends was observed in the delivery of specialty palliative care (PC) among Medicare beneficiaries with poor-prognosis cancers?
Between 2018 and 2023, which of the following trends was observed in the delivery of specialty palliative care (PC) among Medicare beneficiaries with poor-prognosis cancers?
Between 2018 and 2023, which of...
08/12/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Understanding the Role of Clinical Pathways in Oncology Care
07/30/2025
Learn more about how clinical pathways are helping multidisciplinary teams standardize cancer care, reduce costs, and improve outcomes—and why aligning them with evidence-based guidelines is essential in today’s value-based healthcare...
Learn more about how clinical pathways are helping multidisciplinary teams standardize cancer care, reduce costs, and improve outcomes—and why aligning them with evidence-based guidelines is essential in today’s value-based healthcare...
Learn more about how clinical...
07/30/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
SPONSORED QUIZ BY SANOFI
Treatments in Multiple Myeloma
11/28/2022
  Indication SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc) is indicated: In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of...
  Indication SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc) is indicated: In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of...
  Indication SARCLISA...
11/28/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Quiz: Medicaid Insurance and Biomarker Testing in NSCLC
07/26/2022
True or False: Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced non-small cell lung cancer were less likely to receive biomarker testing and biomarker-driven therapies compared to those with commercial insurance.
True or False: Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced non-small cell lung cancer were less likely to receive biomarker testing and biomarker-driven therapies compared to those with commercial insurance.
True or False: Medicaid...
07/26/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Quiz: Comparing the Cost of Regimens in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
07/14/2022
True or False: Among daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone triple therapy (DRd); bortezomib and lenalidomide plus dexamethasone triple therapy (VRd); and Rd, the most cost-effective treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed...
True or False: Among daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone triple therapy (DRd); bortezomib and lenalidomide plus dexamethasone triple therapy (VRd); and Rd, the most cost-effective treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed...
True or False: Among...
07/14/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
Quiz: Germline BRCA Testing in Ovarian Cancer
07/12/2022
True or False: About 34% of commercially insured patients with ovarian cancer receive germline BRCA testing.
True or False: About 34% of commercially insured patients with ovarian cancer receive germline BRCA testing.
True or False: About 34% of...
07/12/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Special Reports

Special Report
Advancing a Standardized Economic Framework to Power Oncology Pathways: Methods and Model Development From Phase II of the Predictable Cost of Care Working Group
04/23/2026
Edward Arrowsmith, MD; Alan J. Balch, PhD, MSc; Vishnukamal Golla, MD, MPH; Andrew Hertler, MD, FACP; David Jackman, MD; Olaf Lodbrok, MS, MBA; Lalan Wilfong, MD; Gordon Kuntz; Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA
As cancer therapies expand and costs rise, oncology pathway developers need consistent, transparent methods to compare treatment options beyond drug acquisition costs. Building on Phase I’s consensus on relevant cost domains, the Phase II PCC...
As cancer therapies expand and costs rise, oncology pathway developers need consistent, transparent methods to compare treatment options beyond drug acquisition costs. Building on Phase I’s consensus on relevant cost domains, the Phase II PCC...
As cancer therapies expand and...
04/23/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Special Report
Navigating the Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in the Advanced Treatment Setting: Insights From an Expert Panel
08/15/2025
Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD, FACP; Stacey Cohen, MD; Marwan Fakih, MD; Anwaar Saeed, MD
Review a special report on the current treatment landscape and unmet needs in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Review a special report on the current treatment landscape and unmet needs in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Review a special report on the...
08/15/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Special Report
Predictable Cost of Care Model for Treatment Decisions: Working Group Consensus Statements for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
08/15/2025
Edward Arrowsmith, MD; Vishnukamal Golla, MD, MPH; Rhonda Henschel, MBA; Andrew Hertler, MD, FACP; David Jackman, MD; Gordon Kuntz; Olaf Lodbrok, MS, MBA; Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA; Lalan Wilfong, MD
The Predictable Cost of Care Working Group developed a model that can be used by various entities evaluating the impact of treatment on the total cost of care.
The Predictable Cost of Care Working Group developed a model that can be used by various entities evaluating the impact of treatment on the total cost of care.
The Predictable Cost of Care...
08/15/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Special Report
Navigating the Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in the Advanced Treatment Setting: Insights From an Expert Panel
06/12/2025
Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD, FACP; Stacey Cohen, MD; Marwan Fakih, MD; Anwaar Saeed, MD
Review a special report on the current treatment landscape and unmet needs in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Review a special report on the current treatment landscape and unmet needs in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Review a special report on the...
06/12/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Special Report
Predictable Cost of Care Model for Treatment Decisions: Working Group Consensus Statements for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
02/19/2025
Edward Arrowsmith, MD; Vishnukamal Golla, MD, MPH; Rhonda Henschel, MBA; Andrew Hertler, MD, FACP; David Jackman, MD; Gordon Kuntz; Olaf Lodbrok, MS, MBA; Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA; Lalan Wilfong, MD
The Predictable Cost of Care Working Group developed a model that can be used by various entities evaluating the impact of treatment on the total cost of care.
The Predictable Cost of Care Working Group developed a model that can be used by various entities evaluating the impact of treatment on the total cost of care.
The Predictable Cost of Care...
02/19/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
JCP Special Report
Recommendations for Creating an Oncology Clinical Pathways Framework Tool Based on Payer, Provider, and Patient Priorities: Findings From the 2021 Care Pathways Working Group
05/20/2022
Robin T. Zon, MD, FACP, FASCO; Gordon Kuntz; Winston Wong, PharmD
The Journal of Clinical Pathways convened the 2021 Care Pathways Working Group to identify and reconcile the different pathway drivers for each stakeholder now and five years into the future, creating a framework tool based on oncology care...
The Journal of Clinical Pathways convened the 2021 Care Pathways Working Group to identify and reconcile the different pathway drivers for each stakeholder now and five years into the future, creating a framework tool based on oncology care...
The Journal of Clinical Pathways...
05/20/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways

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