| Results of the ASCO Study of Collaborative Practice Arrangements. | |
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PMID: 22211119 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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PURPOSE: ASCO projects a shortfall of oncologists in the next decade. The study was designed to address the workforce shortage by exploring collaborative oncology practice models that include nonphysician practitioners (NPPs). METHODS: ASCO contracted with Oncology Metrics, a division of Altos Solutions, to conduct a national survey of NPP integration and identify collaborative practice models and services provided by NPPs, as the first phase of the ASCO Study of Collaborative Practice Arrangements. Results of the national survey were used to identify practices for the next phase, in which selected practices participated in a more detailed data survey and satisfaction surveys. Focus groups or interviews were conducted with NPPs to collect additional subjective information to inform the project. RESULTS: The incident-to practice model was the predominant model. Satisfaction was universally high for patients and generally high for physicians and NPPs. In virtually all cases (98%), patients recognized they were seeing an NPP rather than a physician. Practices in which the NPP worked with all practice physicians showed significantly higher productivity than those practices in which the NPP worked exclusively with a specific physician or group of physicians. CONCLUSION: The use of NPPs in oncology practices increases productivity for the practice and provides high physician and NPP satisfaction. Patients were aware when care was provided by an NPP and were very satisfied with all aspects of the collaborative care that they received. The integration of nonphysician practitioners into oncology practice offers a reliable means to address increased demand for oncology services without adding physicians. |
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Elaine L Towle; Thomas R Barr; Amy Hanley; Michael Kosty; Stephanie Williams; Michael A Goldstein |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of oncology practice / American Society of Clinical Oncology Volume: 7 ISSN: 1935-469X ISO Abbreviation: J Oncol Pract Publication Date: 2011 Sep |
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Created Date: 2012-01-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101261852 Medline TA: J Oncol Pract Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 278-82 Citation Subset: - |
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Oncology Metrics, a division of Altos Solutions, Los Altos, CA; American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA; Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA; Hematology Oncology Associates of Illinois, Chicago, IL; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. |
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