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  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)  (5)
  • 1
    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 31, No. 31_suppl ( 2013-11-01), p. 119-119
    Abstract: 119 Background: The Innovent Oncology Program (IOP) addresses rising costs of cancer treatment but maintains the use of evidence-based medicine. McKesson Specialty Health and Texas Oncology (TXO) collaborated with Aetna, Inc to launch a pilot program to evaluate IOP’s impact on Level I Pathways (PW) compliance, implement Patient Support Services (PSS), measure the rate and costs of chemotherapy-related ER visits and hospital admissions (IP), and evaluate the feasibility of introducing Advance Care Planning (ACP). Methods: Prospective, nonrandomized evaluation of pts enrolled in IOP June 1, 2010-May 31, 2012. Data from the iKnowMed electronic health record, McKesson Specialty Health’s financial data warehouse, and Aetna’s claims data warehouse were analyzed. Results: 221 pts were included and stratified by disease and age. 76% of ordered regimens were ON-PW, improved from TXO’s baseline adherence of 63%. Of 221 pts, 81% enrolled in PSS. ACP was introduced to 85% and 14% of these participated in ACP discussions. In the breast, colorectal, and lung groups, 14% and 24% had an ER visit and IP (baseline) vs. 10% and 18% in the IOP. Average IP days decreased from 2.1 to 1.2, respectively (table). Total savings for all 3 groups was $506,481. Conclusions: Implementation of IOP positively impacted pt care with fewer ER visits, IP, and IP days, cancer-related utilization costs, and increased Pathway adherence. [Table: see text]
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    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2013
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 30, No. 34_suppl ( 2012-12-01), p. 227-227
    Abstract: 227 Background: US Oncology, Inc., Texas Oncology (TxO) and Aetna are engaged in a pilot program, Innovent Oncology (IOP) to evaluate clinical and financial impacts of Pathways (PW), a nursing call intervention for chemotherapy patients (pt support services-PSS), and an advance care planning (ACP) initiative. We report quality initiatives, PW compliance and ACP, from the program at 18 months, and IP and ER admits at 12 months. Methods: Eligible Aetna pts with PW diagnoses, treated by TxO were enrolled. PW compliance was tracked. PSS calls occurred at regular intervals during chemotherapy. Symptoms, quality of life, and depression were screened each call with referrals to TxO as needed for management. ACP was initiated in month 2 of IOP. To support IOP, a leadership team comprising physicians, pharmacists and nurses was established. IP,ER data on predefined subgroups were compared to diagnosis-adjusted rates from the baseline prior year. Results: The program enrolled 184 patients from June 1, 2010 – Decembe 30, 2011 with 278 regimens ordered. Pathway adherence improved from 67% to 75%. 81% enrolled in PSS; of these, 83% were introduced to ACP, with 11% (n=16) completing a full ACP discussion. PSS made 906 calls to pts and assessed pain at 80% of contacts. IP, ER utilization rates after 12 months of IOP are reported (see Table). Conclusions: This is a preliminary evaluation with small numbers. Results suggest cancer patients can be identified pre-treatment; a proactive nurse call system is feasible and well received; a symptom assessment tool can be systematically implemented, communication on ACP initiated; and a pathways program enhanced. A reduction of ER visits by 39.8%, IP admits by 16.5 %, and inpatient days/member by 35.9% are very promising trends. A bootstrap shows 97% of scenarios with IP utilization reduction, and 96% with ER utilization reduction. [Table: see text]
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    In: Journal of Oncology Practice, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 10, No. 1 ( 2014-01), p. 63-67
    Abstract: The Innovent Oncology Program aims to improve the value of cancer care delivered to patients. McKesson Specialty Health and Texas Oncology (TXO) collaborated with Aetna to launch a pilot program. The study objectives were to evaluate the impact of Innovent on Level I Pathway compliance, implement the Patient Support Services program, and measure the rate and costs associated with chemotherapy-related emergency room (ER) visits and hospital admissions. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective, nonrandomized evaluation of patients enrolled in Innovent from June 1, 2010, through May 31, 2012. Data from the iKnowMed electronic health record, the McKesson Specialty Health financial data warehouse, and Aetna claims data warehouse were analyzed. Results: A total of 221 patients were included and stratified according to disease and age groups; 76% of ordered regimens were on pathway; 24% were off pathway. Pathway adherence improved from TXO baseline adherence of 63%. Of the 221 patients, 81% enrolled in PSS. Within the breast, colorectal, and lung cancer groups, 14% and 24% of patients had an ER visit and in-patient admission (IPA; baseline) versus 10% and 18% in Innovent, respectively; average in-patient days decreased from 2.1 to 1.2 days, respectively. Total savings combined for the program was $506,481. Conclusion: Implementation of Innovent positively affected patient care in several ways: Fewer ER visits and IPAs occurred, in-patient days decreased, cancer-related use costs were reduced, and on-pathway adherence increased.
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    ISSN: 1554-7477 , 1935-469X
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2014
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 40, No. 16_suppl ( 2022-06-01), p. e17009-e17009
    Abstract: e17009 Background: [ 68 Ga]-PSMA-11 positron emission tomography (PSMA PET) detects sites of biochemically recurrent prostate cancer (BCR) at higher rates than conventional imaging. We hypothesized that PSMA PET would lead to high change in management (CIM) rates in this setting. Methods: We prospectively recruited patients (pts) with BCR, defined as confirmed PSA 〉 0.2 ng/mL 〉 6 weeks post-surgery or PSA ≥2 ng/mL above nadir post-radiation therapy, to undergo Ga-68 PSMA-11 PET. Some also had equivocal lesions on CT, MRI, bone scan, or fluciclovine PET obtained prior to PSMA PET. Pre-PET intended treatment, PSA (ng/mL), and PSA doubling time (PSAdt, months) from most recent 3 values were recorded prior to imaging. Post-PET treatment (intended or actual) was collected from medical record. CIM was categorized as major (change in or addition of treatment modality) vs minor (change within treatment modality, such as altered radiation field). Any lesion with uptake above blood pool was interpreted as positive for prostate cancer by an experienced PET reader (DLC). All values were represented as the median [interquartile range, IQR]. Kruskal Wallis analysis tested for significant differences among groups. Results: 44 pts with BCR age 71 [10] with Gleason scores (GS) at diagnosis of 6 (N = 2), 7 (N = 23), 8 (N = 5), and 9 (N = 13) enrolled, 14/44 with equivocal lesions on conventional imaging. 42 had post-PSMA PET treatment decisions available in medical records for CIM analysis. Time from PSA nadir to PSA at time of PSMA PET was 5 [7.25] months. PSMA PET was positive in 33 (8/33 with equivocal lesions on prior imaging; 7 local disease only; 11 regional nodal metastases, 2/11 also with local disease; and 15 with distant metastases, 4/15 also with local disease, 9/15 with regional nodal metastases), negative in 6, and equivocal in 5 pts. Of those with distant metastases, 8 had oligometastases, defined as 3 or fewer distinct sites (1 site = single nodal region or single bone lesion), 4 in bones and 4 in distant nodes. CIM rate was 71% (30/42) overall, 65.5% (16/29 major, 3/29 minor) in pts with BCR and negative conventional imaging; 84.6% (11/13, all major) in pts with equivocal lesions on conventional imaging. Of the patients with major CIM, a treatment modality was added in 21/27, modality switched in 3/27, and a modality removed in 3/27. PSA was significantly lower (p = 0.04) for those with negative or equivocal PSMA PET (0.5 [2.7] ) than those with localized disease (4.1 [2.8]), regional nodal (1.1 [3.4] ) or distant metastases (3.8 [5.3]), but not PSAdt (p = 0.2, negative/equivocal PET 5 [6.5] , localized 15 [36], regional nodal metastases 11 [13] , distant metastases 6 [6]). Conclusions: PSMA PET may impact decision making in pts with BCR after treatment of localized prostate cancer, particularly for those with equivocal findings on conventional imaging, regardless of clinical risk at diagnosis. Clinical trial information: NCT04777071.
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    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2022
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 40, No. 16_suppl ( 2022-06-01), p. 10552-10552
    Abstract: 10552 Background: In the WHI DM randomized trial, randomization to the dietary intervention group was associated with a 21% lower breast cancer mortality (P = 0.02) (JCO 2020), and while not an intervention target, with higher physical activity as well. Therefore, we examined whether these lifestyle changes attenuate age-related physical functioning decline. Methods: From 1993-1998, 48,835 postmenopausal women, aged 50-79 years, were randomized to dietary intervention or usual diet comparison groups through 8 years intervention and 19 years cumulative follow-up. Breast cancer findings, as primary outcome, have been reported. Physical functioning was assessed using the RAND 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), which assessed limitations of 10 hierarchical physical activities, scored from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating less limited physical function. The trajectory of longitudinal physical functioning was the primary study outcome, assessed by comparing findings in the two randomization groups, overall, and by baseline physical activity and age decade. Additionally, findings were reported against a disability threshold (when assistance in daily activities is required). Results: Physical functioning was assessed nearly half a million times during the study (n = 495,317) with 11.0 (median) assessments per participant. Physical functioning score was significantly better in the intervention versus comparison groups during the 8-year intervention and extended follow-up through 12 years (median) (P = 0.001), representing a reduction in age-related functional decline. The intervention effect subsequently lost significance at 19 years and both randomization groups crossed the disability threshold at similar times. Differences between randomization groups in physical functioning emerged after stratification by physical activity and age decade (P-interaction = 0.007). Among all participants physically active at entry, the intervention initially had a statistically significant, favorable influence on physical functioning which attenuated post-intervention. In contrast, among younger, physically inactive women 50-59 years of age, the intervention had a persistent, statistically significant, favorable influence on physical functioning with associated delay in crossing the disability threshold. Conclusions: In the primary prevention setting of the WHI DM randomized trial, with long-term follow-up, a dietary intervention which has been shown to reduce breast cancer mortality also significantly reduced age-related functional decline through 12 years. Among all participants, the intervention effect was attenuated with longer follow-up. However, reduction in age-related functional decline was sustained in younger women in the intervention group who were inactive at entry, a potential target population for future behavior interventions. Clinical trial information: NCT00000611.
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