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Wes Chapman

From a clinical perspective, I focus on oncology and how the practice of medical oncology is evolving to better serve patients. I also write about mountain climbing, bikes and economic policy. I hope you have as much fun reading as I do writing.

PROs are crucial to determining patient satisfactions and improving outcomes.
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Making Sense of Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs)

A Common Sense Guide for Oncology Practices in the Oncology Care Model Getting the Right Information – Avoiding the Pitfalls This article will cover information requirements that medical oncology practices will need to address as part of the new Oncology Care Model (OCM) program being initiated by CMS in 2016. The OCM offers the promise of better care and improved financial…
Wes Chapman
February 1, 2016
The OCM: 10 Strategies for Hospitals
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The Oncology Care Model: Ten Strategies for Hospitals

The Oncology Care Model: Ten Strategies for Hospitals The OCM; Hospitals & Physician Practices: Economic Control & Incentives Is the Shoe on the Other Foot? Introduction – The long-suffering physician practice vs. the dominant hospital Medical oncology has long held a unique position in CMS based payment through its use of “buy-and-bill” relationship to drugs sold to patients under Part B.…
Wes Chapman
October 5, 2015