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Exploring these emerging revenue verticals is crucial for sustained patient navigation, transforming former cost centers into revenue generators. Providers are already inquiring about their application, informed by our social listening efforts. Manufacturers, are you actively guiding these discussions? If not, let's connect to delve into this further and explore the opportunity.

"State and federal policies have a tremendous impact on payment reform and the transition to a value-based cancer care system, whether it's site of service, working in hospitals and dealing with consolidation and then what comes off of that, whether increasing costs, 340B markups, et cetera, or it's pharmacy benefit managers and the impact on the overall access to system. Then you also can get into things such as insurance regulation and how that impacts patients being able to access the right drug and right treatment in the right time, in the right place for their unique situation. So all of this big, systemic world of public policy can have a really big impact on payment reform and cancer care and the cancer experience and how much we're spending on that system." Shared some thoughts on importance of payment reform in #oncology with Pharmacy Times at the Community Oncology Alliance #PayerExchangeSummit. https://lnkd.in/e2prruHt

Appreciate the inclusion of the American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation (LION) program as a resource for using the new navigation codes from CMS shared by our friends at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). These codes introduce new mechanisms for sustaining critical navigation services across the cancer continuum and we hope that all, together, can grow the national capacity for helping all facing a cancer journey find the right care, at the right time, in the right way. https://lnkd.in/eWNep7K8

A recent article highlights a significant shift in oncology care: the American Society of Clinical Oncology now recommends early palliative care for everyone diagnosed with advanced cancer. Here are six crucial points to know about palliative care: 1. Improved Quality of Life and Survival: Early involvement in palliative care not only enhances the quality of life but also prolongs survival, according to Dr. Allison Chang from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. 2. Empowering Patients: Palliative care puts patients in control, working closely with their providers to manage symptoms and treatment side effects effectively. 3. Supporting Caregivers: Palliative care teams recognize and support the essential role of caregivers, ensuring they are an integral part of the care process. 4. More Time at Home: By managing symptoms like fatigue, palliative care helps patients spend more quality time at home or wherever they prefer to be. 5. Insurance Coverage: Most insurance companies cover palliative care, making it accessible to those in need. 6. Not Just for Cancer: Palliative care benefits anyone with a serious illness, including heart and kidney failure. It's essential for patients to ask their doctor about the potential benefits. Dr. Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer for the American Cancer Society, emphasizes: "Palliative care is no longer something that's 'nice to have.' It's a 'have to have.'" 💙 What this means for Tuesday Health: At Tuesday Health, we are dedicated to integrating palliative care from the time of diagnosis to ensure our members receive comprehensive, compassionate support throughout their journey. Read the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q02CGmK30 #PalliativeCare #CancerCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #TuesdayHealth

Leveraging #digitalhealthcare to promote proactive #breastcancer screening has never been more important. Identifying and navigating #patients toward timely screenings can significantly improve #healthoutcomes and here's why 1. Data-driven insights inform #personalization and distinct #carejourneys tailored to the individual and their needs encouraging individuals to prioritize their health. 2. #Trust is a cornerstone of #preventivecare and without a single voice and source, provider relationships are compromised and health-seeking behaviors are compromised. 3. Take a comprehensive approach by leveraging #digitalassets across your digital #ecosystem to fully utilize #digitalapplications based on patient needs and journey Let's prioritize personalized #digitalengagement strategies to ensure every individual has access to life-saving breast cancer screenings. We can make a difference in #womenshealth. #BreastCancerAwareness #DigitalHealth #PatientEngagement

Great article in Fierce Healthcare on OSF HealthCare and Upfront Healthcare working together to increase #breastcancer screenings, especially among underserved populations, through personalized #patientengagement

In this study, we found that Medicaid expansion was associated with increased insurance enrollment rates, early cancer diagnoses, and more frequent treatment at academic facilities for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, Medicaid expansion did not seem to impact 5-year survival. A similar improvement in long-term survival was observed in both Medicaid expansion and non-expansion states. ‪More work needs to be done to determine the impact of the ACA Medicaid expansion program on access to care and survival for NSCLC. ‬

Maybe #screenings aren't the only answer for #cancerprevention ... hear me out. Last week I attended a Partner Summit organized by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer. Dr. Otis Brawley spoke about moving upstream in prevention. In his keynote, he shared that it is not enough to ask people to get a #mammogram one time, we need to encourage them to get into a yearly program. Dr. Brawley cited a study that showed of those who died from #breastcancer, 10% of women died due to no screening, 20% of women died due to poor treatment. We must ensure #patientsafety through utilization of safe machinery and clinical care protocols. Similarly, Dr. Brawley shared a study that indicated #smokingcessation counseling will save more lives than #lungcancer screenings. Adding patients to the CT queues to check a screening box creates longer lines at under resourced hospitals, potentially creating obstacles for those seeking routine care for an existing condition. I'd like to see a world where we are focusing on #cancerprevention further upstream - teaching mothers about the reduced risk of breast cancer if they breastfeed their children, working with children to create good health habits of diet and exercise to pay dividends on health later, encouraging men to pursue education and potentially reduce their risk of cancer by almost 60%. Screenings can be useful tools, and we need to use them wisely. Intervening early to make influential #health decisions 20+ years before they impact an individual's health would be miraculous.

Healthcare Crisis: Cancer Patients Struggle for Coverage as Costs Soar, Threatening Lifesaving Treatment #affordablehealthcarecoverage #alternativeproviders #cancerpatients #cigna #continuityincancercare #healthcarecoverage #LeukemiaLymphomaSociety #limitedcoverageoptions. #MemorialSloanKetteringCancerCenter #risinghealthcarecosts #transparencyinhealthcare #treatmentdisruption

Patients have a lot on their plates. Among the priorities of the Biden Administration’s ambitious Cancer Moonshot initiative is to increase access to individuals in hospitals and cancer centers to help guide patients through the healthcare system. Read more about these services, which have been shown to improve the patient experience and treatment outcomes by helping patients and caregivers manage the many challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Navigation can also help to advance another national goal: including more patients in clinical trials. #patientcare #patientnavigation #patientnavigator #cancermoonshot #clinicaltrials #medicalresearch https://lnkd.in/eN5vPDNc