About Christy Banach Senior Director, Access Experience Team

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So far Christy Banach Senior Director, Access Experience Team has created 2 blog entries.

Care Pathways and Oncology Access

The use of cancer care pathways aims to improve patient outcomes by prioritizing provider prescribing to high-value evidence-based treatments and therefore reduce the use of expensive therapies that could be more toxic and/or marginally effective. With the rapid development of new treatments in oncology, especially in targeted therapies and immunotherapy, and the increase in cancer care options, it can be difficult for oncologists to keep up with the evolution of prognosis, available medications, and their potential side effects. The addition of care pathways may be a way to provide physicians with a comprehensive and clinically relevant decision support tool.

2024-02-29T19:10:01+00:00By |

Care Delivery Changes and Challenges after the Public Health Emergency

As we move into this post-pandemic phase, it is important to consider how the end of the PHE will impact care delivery and patient care now that certain provisions that allowed for expanded, easier access to care may or may not remain in place. Many hospitals, providers, and caregivers continue to deal with the challenges of workforce shortages and financial pressures, cost increases for medications and equipment, supply chain issues, and sicker patients. 

2023-05-15T22:38:46+00:00By |