The Advisory Board Company: Clinical Research - Oncology Roundtable

Oncology Roundtable

The Oncology Roundtable seeks to identify and assess best practices in elevating care quality and patient services, while improving financial performance in cancer care. Research focuses on uncovering best practices and providing detailed guidance on the future of oncology.

Sample of Recent Research

Cancer Center of the Future: Strategic Blueprint and Management Imperatives for New Therapies and Services

In an increasingly competitive environment, oncology executives are searching for ways to secure long-term differentiation. This report assists program directors in formulating the future direction of cancer services through focus on four key areas:

  • Breakthrough facility design
  • Must-have technologies
  • Next-generation patient programs
  • Progressive physician partnerships

Elevating Oncology Finances: Next-Generation Analysis for Informed Decision Making

As cancer services are increasingly viewed as a pivotal component of a hospital’s growth strategy, oncology leaders are refocusing their efforts on more rigorous management of the financial performance of the service line.

  • Tracking key operational and staffing ratios
  • Conducting actionable financial analyses

Clinical Quality Strategy: 25 Imperatives for Instituting a World-Class Quality Program

With the impending endorsement of oncology-specific core measures, cancer programs must devise and implement an effective approach to quality monitoring and improvement.

  • Building consensus around metric selection
  • Developing a culture of quality
  • Creating an accountable infrastructure

Example of Tools and Resources for Members

Online Tools

  • Oncology Market Share Calculators
  • APC Reimbursement Calculator
  • DRG Rebasing Calculator
  • Tumor Site Dashboards
  • Hospital-Based Versus Freestanding Calculator

Additional Resources

  • Online Best Practice Compendium
  • Breaking News Service
  • Publications Library
  • Webcast Teleconferences