title: American Society of Clinical Oncology Policy Statement on Clinical Pathways in Oncology.
abstract: The use of clinical pathways in oncology care is increasingly important to patients and oncology providers as a tool for enhancing both quality and value. However, with increasing adoption of pathways into oncology practice, concerns have been raised by ASCO members and other stakeholders. These include the process being used for pathway development, the administrative burdens on oncology practices of reporting on pathway adherence, and understanding the true impact of pathway use on patient health outcomes. To address these concerns, ASCO's Board of Directors established a Task Force on Clinical Pathways, charged with articulating a set of recommendations to improve the development of oncology pathways and processes, allowing the demonstration of pathway concordance in a manner that promotes evidence-based, high-value care respecting input from patients, payers, and providers. These recommendations have been approved and adopted by ASCO's Board of Directors on August 12, 2015, and are presented herein.
authors.affiliation: Michiana Hematology-Oncology PC, South Bend, IN Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV; Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN; The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Fort Worth, TX; American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA; Polsinelli Shughart, Washington, DC; and City of Hope, Rancho Cucamonga, CA docrzon@aol.com.
authors.forename: Robin T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Zon
authors.affiliation: Michiana Hematology-Oncology PC, South Bend, IN Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV; Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN; The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Fort Worth, TX; American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA; Polsinelli Shughart, Washington, DC; and City of Hope, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
authors.forename: James N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Frame
authors.affiliation: Michiana Hematology-Oncology PC, South Bend, IN Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV; Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN; The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Fort Worth, TX; American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA; Polsinelli Shughart, Washington, DC; and City of Hope, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
authors.forename: Michael N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Neuss
authors.affiliation: Michiana Hematology-Oncology PC, South Bend, IN Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV; Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN; The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Fort Worth, TX; American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA; Polsinelli Shughart, Washington, DC; and City of Hope, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
authors.forename: Ray D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Page
authors.affiliation: Michiana Hematology-Oncology PC, South Bend, IN Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV; Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN; The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Fort Worth, TX; American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA; Polsinelli Shughart, Washington, DC; and City of Hope, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
authors.forename: Dana S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Wollins
authors.affiliation: Michiana Hematology-Oncology PC, South Bend, IN Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV; Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN; The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Fort Worth, TX; American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA; Polsinelli Shughart, Washington, DC; and City of Hope, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stranne
authors.affiliation: Michiana Hematology-Oncology PC, South Bend, IN Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV; Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN; The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Fort Worth, TX; American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA; Polsinelli Shughart, Washington, DC; and City of Hope, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
authors.forename: Linda D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Bosserman
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000458:organization & administration; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D016134:Organizational Policy; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States