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Full Schedule

  • Friday, October 6, 2023
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET
    Breakfast Networking Session with Complimentary Headshot Session
    Socialize with fellow attendees over breakfast to kick off the event. Complimentary headshots from a professional photographer to update your professional profile will be available.
  • 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM ET
    Journal of Clinical Pathways: Best of 2023 Presentation
    Presenter: Winston Wong, PharmD – W-Squared Group
    The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Pathways (JCP) Winston Wong, PharmD will review the Journal’s most important articles from the past year. JCP features peer-reviewed education on the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pathways. Relevant topics include comparative-effectiveness research; big data analytics; methods in clinical pathway development; optimization of clinical pathway implementation and adherence; health economics and outcomes research; patient-centered outcomes; and alternative payment and value-based care models.
  • 9:25 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    Welcome Remarks
  • 9:30 AM – 10:05 AM ET
    Session 1: CPC + CBEx: A New Agenda in Oncology
    Moderator: Gordon Kuntz – Kuntz Consulting
    Panelist: Ronald Barkley, MS, JD – Cancer Center Business Development Group
    Panelist: Lee Blansett, MBA, BSC – HMP Market Access
    Panelist: Stephen B. Edge, MD, FACS, FASCO – Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Panelist: John E. Hennessy, MBA – Valuate Health Consultancy
    Panelist: Deirdre Saulet, PhD – Carrum Health
    Panelist: Mahek A. Shah, MD, MBA, MS – Harvard University and WTM Advisors
    Bringing together the best of pathways and oncology business expertise. Lee Blansett will present critical trends from the IDN, Community Oncology, Payer and Pathways Reports that are driving the current oncology marketplace. Following his presentation, a panel of pathways and oncology business leaders will highlight their key takeaways and discuss where we will dive deeper throughout the event.
  • 10:05 AM – 10:45 AM ET
    Session 2: Updates from Washington
    Moderator: Barbara McAneny, MD – New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants & Former President AMA
    Panelist: Nicolas Ferreyros – Community Oncology Alliance (COA)
    Panelist: Frederick M. Schnell, MD, FACP – National Cancer Treatment Alliance/Community Oncology Alliance
    Review the latest developments from Capitol Hill and HHS and show how recent changes will affect community oncology practice.
  • 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM ET
    Session 3: Treating the Individual
    Moderator: Mahek A. Shah, MD, MBA, MS – Harvard University and WTM Advisors
    Panelist: Mary E. Cooley, PhD, RN, FAAN – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Panelist: David F. Lobach, MD, PhD, MS – Elimu Informatics
    Panelist: Ray Page, DO, PhD, FACOI, FASCO – The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    Dr. Ray Page will discuss the intersection of personalized medicine and treatment pathways and how they can combine to drive the best outcomes in patients. Dr. Mary Cooley and Dr. David Lobach will present their work on a clinical decision-support tools for the management of uncontrolled cancer symptoms.
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM ET
    Session 4: HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Establishing Proper Sequences Through Clinical Pathways
    Moderator: Stephen B. Edge, MD, FACS, FASCO – Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Presenter: Sayeh Lavasani, MD, MS, FRCPC – UC Irvine Cancer Center
    After completing this activity, learners will be able to
    •	Assess efficacy and safety of current and recently approved agents to incorporate into second- and third-line treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer
    •	Describe the challenges of creating and implementing clinical pathways for HER2-positive breast cancer
    •	Develop clinical pathways for HER2-positive breast cancer to optimize evidence-based and cost effective second- and third- line treatments
  • 12:40 PM – 1:40 PM ET
    Non-Accredited Featured Partner Showcase
    Moderator: Rushir Choksi, MD – UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Presenter: Ed Rodgers – ClinicalPath
    Presenter: Joe Baffone – Annexus Health
    Presenter: Susan Weidner – IntrinsiQ
  • 1:50 PM – 2:20 PM ET
    Session 5: Time to Treat: Why it Matters and How Pathways Can Help
    Moderator: Mahek A. Shah, MD, MBA, MS – Harvard University and WTM Advisors
    Presenter: Dennis R. Holmes, MD, FACS – XpediteMD, Inc.
    Dr. Dennis Holmes will connect delays between diagnosis and treatment to their effects on patient outcomes. Then he will explore ways to close the diagnosis-treatment gap, including effective use of pathways.
  • 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM ET
    Session 6: The Hunt for Value in Value-Based Cancer Care: How to Meet Stakeholders' Evolving Demands
    Moderator: Deirdre Saulet, PhD – Carrum Health
    Panelist: Afsaneh Barzi, MD, PhD – AccessHope
    Panelist: Ronda Bowman, MHA, RN, OCN – ASCO Care Delivery
    Panelist: David Eagleton – Oncology Care Partners
    Panelist: Andrew Hertler, MD, FACP – Evolent
    Panelist: Harlan Levine, MD – City of Hope
    Panelist: Barry Russo, MBA – The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    Panelist: Stephen Schleicher, MD, MBA – Tennessee Oncology
    Panelist: Frederick M. Schnell, MD, FACP – National Cancer Treatment Alliance/Community Oncology Alliance
    Our keynote opening will provide insights into today’s top market dynamics impacting cancer care and the key trends to keep your eye on in the future.
    •	Learn why self-insured employers are increasingly focused on improving their cancer care benefits and the impact on other stakeholders across the industry
    •	Understand the complexities of the Medicare Advantage market and what its growth means for practice leaders and physicians leading the way, and their motivations
  • 3:50 PM – 4:00 PM ET
    Break
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
    Session 7: Healthcare Industry Consolidation: The Impact on Cancer Care and Strategic Partnerships
    Moderator: Michael Kolodziej, MD – ADVI
    Panelist: Ronald Barkley, MS, JD – Cancer Center Business Development Group
    Panelist: Harlan Levine, MD – City of Hope
    Panelist: Barbara McAneny, MD – New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants & Former President AMA
    Panelist: Todd Schonherz – American Oncology Network
    Panelist: Adria Warren, JD – Foley & Lardner
    •	Overview of the current consolidation of the healthcare industry, the major players and disruptors leading the way, and their motivations
    •	Learn how leading providers are developing strategies to respond, including affiliation models
  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
    Exhibit Hall
  • Saturday, October 7, 2023
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET
    Breakfast
  • 8:45 AM – 8:50 AM ET
    Opening Remarks
  • 8:50 AM – 9:50 AM ET
    Session 8: Cancer Care at Home: Opportunities, Risks, and How to Prepare
    Moderator: John E. Hennessy, MBA – Valuate Health Consultancy
    Panelist: Aaron Gerber, MD, MBA – Reimagine Care, Inc.
    Panelist: Raj Hazarika, MD – Point32 Health
    Panelist: Barbara McAneny, MD – New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants & Former President AMA
    Panelist: Barry Russo, MBA – The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    Panelist: Lindsey Zinck, PhD RN OCN NEA-BC – Univ Penn Medicine, Abramson Cancer Center
    •	Learn about the current status of home-based cancer care
    •	Consider the evolving business case, including the current value proposition, service limitations, and potential future opportunities
  • 9:50 AM – 10:50 AM ET
    Session 9: AI in Cancer Care: Separating Fact from Fiction
    Moderator: Ira Klein, MD, MBA – Tempus Labs
    Panelist: James Hamrick, MD – Flatiron Health
    Panelist: Ed Rodgers – ClinicalPath
    Panelist: Will Shapiro – Flatiron Health
    Panelist: Zachary Taft – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Panelist: Amy Valley, PharmD – Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions
    •	Understand the use case for AI in cancer care today, and study existing uses in oncology operations and care
    •	Learn key principles for evaluating vendors and the legitimacy of AI-enabled technologies
    •	Envision the future and how AI may significantly impact the delivery of care, including clinical pathways
  • 10:50 AM – 11:20 AM ET
    Break
  • 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM ET
    Session 10: Reimagining Clinical Trials in the Community Setting
    Moderator: Nina Chavez, MBA – Flatiron Health
    Panelist: Ivy Altomare, MD – Flatiron Health
    Panelist: Sibel Blau, MD – Northwest Medical Specialties / QCCA Network / Exigent Research
    Panelist: Lindsay Kehoe, MS, CGC – Duke University/Clinical Trial Transformation Initiative (CTTI)
    Panelist: Seo Yoon, MPH – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    •	The current state of clinical research in community oncology
    •	Increasing the reach and access of clinical trials into the community
    •	How technologies and new models are changing clinical research
  • 12:20 PM – 12:50 PM ET
    Session 11: New Dimensions in Comprehensive Genomic Testing
    Moderator: Alan J. Balch, PhD – Patient Advocate Foundation
    Presenter: Eric Severson, MD, PhD, MMSc – Labcorp Oncology
    As genetics takes a greater role in the treatment of a wide spectrum of cancers, this session will examine genomic testing’s role in comprehensive oncology pathways.
  • 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET
    Non-Accredited Featured Partner Showcase
  • 2:20 PM – 3:05 PM ET
    Session 12: Utility of Clinical Pathways for Multiple Myeloma: Navigating Updates in Guidelines and Care
    Moderator: Frederick M. Schnell, MD, FACP – National Cancer Treatment Alliance/Community Oncology Alliance
    Presenter: Prashant Kapoor, MD – Mayo Clinic
  • 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM ET
    Exhibit Hall
  • 3:35 PM – 4:55 PM ET
    Session 13: Scaling Precision Medicine Expertise for Equitable Cancer Care: Breaking Barriers, Advancing Patient Outcomes
    Moderator: Ivy Altomare, MD – Flatiron Health
    Panelist: Debyani Chakravarty, PhD – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Panelist: James Hamrick, MD – Flatiron Health
    Panelist: John W. Sweetenham, MD, FACP, FRCP, FASCO – UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Precision medicine has revolutionized cancer care, but ensuring widespread access and high-quality implementation across the care continuum remains a challenge. In this session, we will explore strategies to scale precision medicine expertise, addressing barriers and highlighting resources to deliver personalized care to all patients.
  • 4:55 PM – 5:40 PM ET
    Session 14: Evidence-Based Approaches to Clinical Pathway Development for Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
    Moderator: Wui-Jin Koh, MD – National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Presenter: Stephanie A. Berg, DO – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute , Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology
  • 5:40 PM – 6:30 PM ET
    Exhibit Hall Reception
  • Sunday, October 8, 2023
  • 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET
    Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM ET
    Opening Remarks
  • 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM ET
    Session 15: Real-World Evidence and Pathways
    Moderator: Susan Carr, MPH – Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Presenter: Channing J. Paller, MD – Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Presenter: Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON- ONN-CG – Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Join an in-depth case study of how using real-world evidence improves clinical pathways, streamlines clinical operations, and benefits patient outcomes.
  • 10:10 AM – 10:55 AM ET
    Session 16: The Evolving Role of Cost in Pathways: Cost of Care, Cost Avoidance, and Patient Costs
    Moderator: John E. Hennessy, MBA – Valuate Health Consultancy
    Panelist: Chevon Rariy, MD – Oncology Care Partners
    Panelist: Ed Rodgers – ClinicalPath
    Panelist: Mahek A. Shah, MD, MBA, MS – Harvard University and WTM Advisors
    An in-depth panel will investigate factors beyond drug costs that affect the bottom line and how pathways can effectively aid to manage these costs.
  • 10:55 AM – 11:30 AM ET
    Break
  • 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM ET
    Session 17: Pathway Use Beyond the Unidimensional Treatment Decision
    Moderator: Mahek A. Shah, MD, MBA, MS – Harvard University and WTM Advisors
    Presenter: Stephen B. Edge, MD, FACS, FASCO – Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
    A presentation on the use of clinical pathways in the real world.
  • 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM ET
    Session 18: Town Hall with Steering Committee
    Moderator: Gordon Kuntz – Kuntz Consulting
    Steering Committee Member: Ronald Barkley, MS, JD – Cancer Center Business Development Group
    Steering Committee Member: Alan J. Balch, PhD – Patient Advocate Foundation
    Steering Committee Member: Stephen B. Edge, MD, FACS, FASCO – Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Steering Committee Member: Wui-Jin Koh, MD – National Comprehensive Cancer Network
    Steering Committee Member: Deirdre Saulet, PhD – Carrum Health
    Steering Committee Member: Frederick M. Schnell, MD, FACP – National Cancer Treatment Alliance/Community Oncology Alliance
    Steering Committee Member: Mahek A. Shah, MD, MBA, MS – Harvard University and WTM Advisors
    Join the Clinical Pathways Steering Committee as they gather to answer your outstanding questions from the previous three days of presentations.