Employee Spotlight: Martin Chavez
In this Employee Spotlight, meet Martin Chavez, the Senior Software Engineer of our Interoperability team. Martin works every day on workflows to increase the ease
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Tips for MIPS
Navigating Cancer Team
May 15, 2017
Contact us to learn more about getting prepared to succeed in MIPS!
Team Member Spotlight: Chris Paredes
Navigating Cancer Team
May 2, 2017
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
Community Oncology Conference: Fueling the Cancer Moonshot
Navigating Cancer Team
May 2, 2017
The recent meeting of the Community Oncology Alliance was a two day event that covered topics impacting community oncology practices including treatment advances, practice innovations and payment reform models. The sessions were packed with providers, patient advocates and other stakeholders very interested
Partnering for better healthcare technology solutions
Navigating Cancer Team
May 1, 2017
A recent article in Fierce Healthcare titled, “Health technology startups and innovators: Ignore physicians at your product’s peril” outlined the possible reasons that many healthcare related technologies miss the mark, fall flat or are never adopted or integrated into workflows in a
Oncology Consultants Selects Navigating Cancer Technology to Move Value-Based Initiatives to the Next Level
Navigating Cancer Team
April 25, 2017
Oncology Consultants is the leader in cancer care with 18 providers treating patients in 10 locations across the Houston area. Their practice thrives in the face of growing competition and challenging business conditions in part due to their willingness to anticipate needs,
Peer support could be the missing component to your patient engagement strategy
Navigating Cancer Team
April 24, 2017
It’s probably safe to say that true patient engagement is widely accepted as one of the primary drivers that will enable successful value-based cancer care. As the cost of care continues to rise to levels that are unsustainable and low medication adherence
Focus of Leading Health Systems in the Changing Healthcare Landscape
Navigating Cancer Team
April 17, 2017
A recent survey published by Premier, Inc queried C-suite leaders of prominent health systems to find out what they were focused on in light of the new administration and the changing healthcare landscape. While the top focus areas may not be all
Collaboration May Be the Key to Improving Cancer Care
Navigating Cancer Team
April 13, 2017
The Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR) recently held its annual Value in Cancer Care Summit which brought providers, patients and payers together to talk about challenges to overcome and opportunities to improve in cancer care. It was a day full
Getting Prepared to Thrive in MIPS
Navigating Cancer Team
March 31, 2017
The shift to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is underway and like everyone involved in the delivery of cancer care, our team here at Navigating Cancer is digging into the new payment system to identify ways we can help providers continue
NCCN Foundation Board Names New Leadership
Navigating Cancer Team
March 29, 2017
Gena Cook, Co-Founder and CEO of Navigating Cancer has been named Chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation Board of Directors – we’re excited about Gena’s expanded role with this important organization that is devoted to patient care, research, and education.
Combine Telehealth and Remote Monitoring for Comprehensive Cancer Care
Navigating Cancer Team
March 21, 2017
Navigating Cancer, the leader in oncology patient-engagement technology, is excited to introduce telehealth and remote monitoring capabilities to its Care Management solution. Together, these capabilities improve medication adherence, help reduce the negative impact of side effects and provide patient insights during chemotherapy
Patients want more engagement. Here are four effective ways to achieve it.
Navigating Cancer Team
March 15, 2017
Patient Engagement HIT and AJMC both recently published stories about patient surveys that had similar findings when it came to what patients want: more engagement. Patients want engagement and providers need it as the shift to value-based care begins. In addition to
A Cancer Patient’s Roadmap
Navigating Cancer Team
March 2, 2017
Being diagnosed with cancer is a stressful experience, to say the least. In addition to understanding the diagnosis, reviewing treatment options, and unpacking the financial ramifications – just keeping track of everything can be a lot to deal with. It may seem
Make patient-reported outcomes meaningful with PRM
Navigating Cancer Team
February 27, 2017
Fierce Healthcare recently reported on a study that compared the information patients were including on paper questionnaires to what was actually recorded in the EMR. It probably comes as no surprise that the study found that frequently what was reported by the
Team Member Spotlight: Adrian Pike
Navigating Cancer Team
February 23, 2017
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
Congrats to the Cancer Center Business Summit Innovator Award Recipient
Navigating Cancer Team
February 8, 2017
This year’s Cancer Center Business Summit was held over two days and was aimed at sharing “initiatives to re-imagine, re-design and re-build our system of cancer care delivery into the ‘value-based’ system of the future – focused on delivering care more efficiently,
Health Tracker: Managing Your Highest Risk Patients
Navigating Cancer Team
January 25, 2017
Remote Monitoring and Patient Reported Outcomes As many cancer care providers recognize, one thing that could be vastly improved in the current care model is understanding what chemotherapy patients are experiencing between clinic visits. Knowing if the patient is experiencing an adverse
Team Member Spotlight: Scott Grogan
Navigating Cancer Team
January 18, 2017
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
Worried About MACRA? Focus on Patient Engagement.
Navigating Cancer Team
January 13, 2017
It’s no secret that the cost of healthcare is increasing at an unsustainable rate and it has been for a long time. As CMS and other payers struggle to shift incentives and identify ways to lower costs, they have introduced new programs
Upcoming Webinar: Triage Smarter with Symptom Management Pathways
Navigating Cancer Team
January 5, 2017
**UPDATED** Did you miss the webinar? Let us know if you would like to view a recording! As cancer care providers well know, the best way to reduce unnecessary costs is to avoid them in the first place. Join us for a
Navigating Cancer Re-Imagines Triage Care Delivery with New Symptom Management Pathways
Navigating Cancer Team
January 5, 2017
Standardized content enables deeper management of acute patient incidents Seattle, January 5, 2017 — Navigating Cancer, the pioneer in patient-engagement technology for cancer care, today unveiled Symptom Management Pathways (SMPs) as part the company’s larger Care Management offering. The new content module
Navigating the New Healthcare Landscape
Navigating Cancer Team
January 4, 2017
One of Navigating Cancer’s key clinical partners, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, has worked hard to stay at the forefront of oncology care. Oncology Times recently published an article by CEO Barry Russo where he describes the decade-long journey navigating the changing healthcare landscape
Team Spotlight: Anner Charrier
Navigating Cancer Team
December 19, 2016
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
What to Expect with Health Reform 2.0?
Navigating Cancer Team
December 13, 2016
The Uncertain Future of the ACA On January 20th, Donald J. Trump will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. and will most likely make good on his promise to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA” or
Facing Interoperability Challenges
Navigating Cancer Team
December 9, 2016
Interoperability continues to make headlines and proves to be an important element for truly coordinated and connected healthcare. Navigating Cancer is committed to interoperability with other healthcare systems and we have a dedicated team of developers who work to help our clinic
Navigating Cancer Announces Oncology Care Model Solution to Maximize Performance Payments for Participants
Navigating Cancer Team
November 30, 2016
New Patient Relationship Management (PRM) platform proven to reduce costs and improve patient satisfaction Navigating Cancer, the pioneer in patient-engagement technology for cancer care, is pleased to introduce a new solution for Oncology Care Model (OCM) participants to maximize their potential for
Online Registration Makes Sense for Patients and Providers
Navigating Cancer Team
November 30, 2016
Giving patients a convenient way to complete registration forms prior to their first appointment is an important improvement for the patient experience. Saving resources and providing your staff with an easy way to track patient registrations makes sense for your practice. The
Team Spotlight: Sam Miller
Navigating Cancer Team
November 22, 2016
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
The Realities of Qualifying for OCM Performance Payment
Navigating Cancer Team
November 17, 2016
If you are a practice participating in OCM or want to prepare your practice for the inevitable industry-wide shift to value-based reimbursement, it’s time to re-evaluate your technology infrastructure. Your EMR may be enough to get you into the race, but only
Navigating Cancer Expands Commercial Leadership Team
Navigating Cancer Team
November 17, 2016
Navigating Cancer is pleased to announce the addition of Linda Smith and Clark Avery to its leadership team. As Vice President of Provider Sales, Linda Smith will focus on leading Navigating Cancer’s business development efforts with cancer programs across the United States
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