Perspectives
Published Editorials and Industry Updates
Welcome to Perspectives, our blog designed to keep members, oncology stakeholders, and anyone interested in enhancing the care experience for oncology patients informed on critical issues. You’ll hear from thought leaders and learn about the impact and benefits of medically integrated pharmacy, operational insights designed to support you in the day-to-day delivery of care, as well as timely industry issues facing oncology pharmacy professionals.
The Trials of Clinical Trials
September 24, 2024
Author: Natasha Olson, PharmD, Senior Manager of Clinical Communications & Outreach In the rapidly advancing field of oncology, clinical trials are pivotal for the development of new and effective treatments. A critical component of these trials is the meticulous collection, recording, and verification of data, which is essential to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of novel […]
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The Distinctive Edge of NCODA’s Medically Integrated Oncology Pharmacy Accreditation
September 12, 2024
Imagine a pharmacy system that not only streamlines medication dispensing but also elevates patient care to unprecedented heights. This is the foundation of NCODA’s Center of Excellence (CoE) Medically Integrated Pharmacy (MIP) Accreditation. As the first and only accreditation specifically designed for medically integrated pharmacies, the NCODA CoE MIP Accreditation program sets a new standard in patient-centered […]
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Uncovering Nuances in Equitable Oncology Care: Working Collaboratively to Address Key Issues
August 13, 2024
Cancer care has advanced significantly over the past few decades, with remarkable strides in diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. However, these advances have not been equitably distributed across all populations. Cancer care in America is significantly influenced by various social determinants of health and access to care. Understanding how these factors impact equitable care is crucial […]
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Operationalizing the Delivery of Equitable Care in Oncology: Ways the Medically Integrated Team Partners Closely to Address Gaps
July 17, 2024
In the dynamic field of oncology, ensuring equitable care is paramount. Equitable care means providing all patients with fair access to high-quality healthcare, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, or geographical location. Achieving this ideal is challenging due to systemic barriers and disparities that persist in the healthcare system. The commitment to equitable care requires […]
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One Quarter in the Rearview Mirror: A Discussion of DIR Fee Transitions
May 2, 2024
By: NCODA Editorial Team While the industry continues to work toward greater transparency, the changes to the direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees in 2024 have been a significant topic for our member organizations. Over the years, DIR fees have caused confusion and financial surprises for pharmacies across the U.S. given implementation and differences […]
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Driving Quality Patient Care and Enhancing Outcomes – Asembia 2024
April 30, 2024
Attending Asembia 2024- Access to Pharmacy in Las Vegas? NCODA will be there advancing the discussion on priority topics like patient centered care, cost and accessibility to medication for patients, collaboration and of course the advantages of medically integrated care within the oncology space. On Wednesday, May 1, NCODA founder and Executive Director Michael Reff […]
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Equitable Impact of Clinical Pharmacists on Oncology Patient Care
April 18, 2024
Practice interviews and survey results to understand how pharmacists at select medically integrated dispensing (MID) pharmacies help deliver equitable oncology patient care NCODA, in collaboration with Pfizer Oncology, conducted an online survey of its members in summer 2023 to better understand disparities in oncology care for older adults. This survey revealed that most practice sites […]
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2024 NCODA International Spring Forum
April 3, 2024
NCODA is looking forward to kicking off the 2024 International Spring Forum in Dallas this afternoon. The Forum, Driving Optimal Strategies for Patient Care in Medically Integrated Oncology, runs April 3-5 and will feature insights and presentations for enhancing coordination and patient outcomes for every member of the integrated care team. The agenda is designed […]
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Learnings from the Change Healthcare Shutdown in Delivering Continuous Care
March 14, 2024
NCODA Executive Council Member Lucio N. Gordan of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute shares insight and thoughts on the ongoing Change Healthcare issue and the importance of keeping patient care at the forefront. We appreciate all member practices for working diligently to support patients and their needs during […]
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Maintaining Patient Coordination at the Pharmacy Level is Essential to Care
February 23, 2024
By: Stacey McCullough, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at NCODA Medicare patients are some of the heaviest users of our healthcare system and require the most pharmacy support to manage both chronic and episodic health needs. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of National Health Expenditure data from CMS, Medicare’s contribution to total national health […]
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STARK LAW FAQ CREATES NEW CHALLENGES FOR MEDICALLY INTEGRATED PHARMACIES
November 20, 2023
The federal Ethics in Patient Referrals Act — more commonly referred to as the Stark Law — prohibits physicians and other healthcare professionals from referring Medicare and Medicaid patients to facilities in which they or their immediate family members have ownership or invested interest. The law was created to address concerns of “self-referral” policies where […]
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