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CMO
Addressing the Prostate Cancer Health Disparity in Black Men
Health systems, hospitals, and physician groups should take steps to address the prostate cancer health disparity among Black men, according...
HLM Communities
Small-Town Patients Face Big Hurdles as Rural Hospitals Cut Cancer Care
Chemotherapy deserts have expanded across the United States, with 382 rural hospitals halting services from 2014 to 2022.
CFO
Two Health System Successes From One CFO
From tech innovation to sustainability wins, how one health system does it.
CFO
'Taking The Friction Out' of Healthcare With Allina Health's New CFO
CFO Doug Watson shares what is top of mind as he officially steps into his new role at Allina Health.
Pharma
Amgen Plows Ahead With Costly, Highly Toxic Cancer Dosing Despite FDA Challenge
The heavier dosage allows AmGen to protect 75% of its revenue from the drug, which earned $200 million last year.
Innovation
Intermountain Trains AI on Cancer Care Management
The health system will be launching a new platform this month to improve care management for patients in cancer treatment
CMO
Overdosing on Chemo: A Common Gene Test Could Save Hundreds of Lives Each Year
For patients who are deficient in an enzyme that metabolizes flourouracil, the treatment can be torturous or deadly.
Technology
Cleveland Clinic-IBM Partnership Trains AI on Cancer Research
The collaboration is one of several between health systems and Big Tech to develop and scale AI programs
Technology
Can AI Help Monitor Chemotherapy Side Effects?
An AI driven tool used by Mercy and called the Chen Chemotherapy model is helping patients steer clear of complications...
CEO
How a Physician Background Benefits One CEO in Cancer Care
Dr. Boris Pasche is taking advantage of his past experience in his role.
Innovation
Tampa General Turns to Crowdsourcing for Cancer Care Innovation
The health system is seeking new ideas and technologies that can help improve cancer diagnosis and treatment in rural areas.
Payer
Insurance Executives Refused to Pay for the Cancer Treatment That Could Have Saved Him. This Is How They Did It.
A Michigan law requires coverage of cancer drugs. One insurer came up with a 'defensible' way to avoid paying for...