Navigating Cancer is excited to announce our newly published research showcasing the substantial impact Health Tracker’s remote symptom monitoring has on patient outcomes and care
CMS recently came out with new updates to Chronic Care Management (CCM), making it easier to qualify and receive payment for these services. CCM, a program that allows physicians to bill for services furnished for Medicare patients with 2+ chronic conditions, is
Oncology Care Model? Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)? Value-based care is upon us and whichever program you’re participating in, you need to have an effective patient engagement plan in place. The premise of value-based care is that more coordinated and connected patient
The recent annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology brings together more than 30,000 oncology professionals from around the world to discuss new innovations and treatments. ASCO’s Plenary Session highlighted four abstracts “deemed to have the greatest potential to impact
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality by developing quality standards and performance measures. NCQA’s Oncology Medical Home Recognition program is built around putting the patient first, emphasizing team-based care, coordinated delivery and creating
A video recently released by Advisory Board titled, “Consumerism – what it means for you” highlighted the coming wave of consumerism in healthcare, indicating that those without strategies in place to meet consumer demands may be in trouble. The video outlined three
As the pressure on cancer care providers to identify ways to deliver high quality care at a lower cost, there is a big opportunity to use technology to give patients the personalized care they need. Navigating Cancer has led the way in
We’ve always advocated that when patients understand their diagnosis and are knowledgable on what to expect it yields better outcomes and gives patients a better experience during and after treatment. That’s why we built a robust education engine to deliver targeted, treatment-specific content
At the recent Community Oncology Alliance Conference, one session explored the question “Why does the site of cancer care matter?” Community oncology clinics are closing or being acquired by hospitals at a swift pace and they are looking hard at the reasons
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
We are excited to be included on this year’s list of the top 10 patient monitoring solutions of 2017 by Healthcare Tech Outlook. The honorees are selected through nomination of the publication’s readers and research by its selection panel, which is comprised of CEOs, CIOs,
At this year’s Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Conference, a session titled, “OCM 2.0: The Universal Oncology Payment Model,” drew a very large audience. It outlined what COA sees as the primary issues with the current model and provided some suggestions for revamping
Contact us to learn more about getting prepared to succeed in MIPS!
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 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
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 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,
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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