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Journal Article
Do Differential Response Rates to Patient Surveys Between Organizations Lead to Unfair Performance Comparisons? Evidence from the English Cancer Patient Experience Survey
Patient surveys typically have variable response rates between organizations, leading to concerns that such differences may affect the validity of performance comparisons.
Dec 11, 2015
Journal Article
Affordable Care Act Provision Lowered Out-of-Pocket Cost and Increased Colonoscopy Rates Among Men in Medicare
Colorectal cancer screening is one of the few cancer screenings with an A rating from the US Preventive Services Task Force, meaning that the procedure confers a substantial health benefit.
Dec 11, 2015
Journal Article
Cancer Models and Real-World Data: Better Together
This study examines the synergies that exist between decision-analytic models and health care utilization data that are increasingly accessible through research networks that assemble data from the growing number of electronic medical record systems.
Nov 18, 2015
Journal Article
Is Self-Referral Associated with Higher Quality Care?
This study assesses the extent to which patients self-refer to cancer specialists and whether self-referral is associated with better experiences and quality of care.
Oct 29, 2015
Journal Article
Collective Intelligence Meets Medical Decision-Making: The Collective Outperforms the Best Radiologist
While collective intelligence (CI) is a powerful approach to increase decision accuracy, few attempts have been made to unlock its potential in medical decision-making.
Sep 14, 2015
Journal Article
How Much Do Cancer-Related Symptoms Contribute to Health-Related Quality of Life in Lung and Colorectal Cancer Patients? A Report from the Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance (CanCORS) Consortium
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Aug 28, 2015
Journal Article
Pre-referral General Practitioner Consultations and Subsequent Experience of Cancer Care: Evidence from the English Cancer Patient Experience Survey
Prolonged diagnostic intervals may negatively affect the patient experience of subsequent cancer care, but evidence about this assertion is sparse.
Aug 4, 2015
Journal Article
Association of Early Patient-Physician Care Planning Discussions and End-of-Life Care Intensity in Advanced Cancer
Early patient-physician care planning discussions may influence the intensity of end-of-life (EOL) care received by veterans with advanced cancer.
Jul 28, 2015
Journal Article
Misclassification of Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) Mammographic Density and Implications for Breast Density Reporting Legislation
The aim of this study was to assess reproducibility of the four-category Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System [BI-RADS] density measure and examine its relationship with a continuous measure of percent density.
Jul 14, 2015
Journal Article
Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms in Cancer Survivors: Relationship to the Impact of Cancer Scale and Other Associated Risk Factors
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of post-traumatic stress symptoms in a sample of cancer survivors and to investigate their association with the impact of cancer, depressive symptoms, and social support.
Jul 7, 2015
Journal Article
Tumor Board Participation Among Physicians Caring for Patients with Lung or Colorectal Cancer
Multidisciplinary tumor board meetings are common in cancer care, but limited evidence is available about their benefits. We assessed the associations of tumor board participation and structure with care delivery and patient outcomes.
May 29, 2015
Journal Article
Mandated Coverage of Preventive Care and Reduction in Disparities: Evidence from Colorectal Cancer Screening
Universal insurance coverage may not substantially reduce disparities if systematic differences in plan benefits and cost sharing persist.
May 6, 2015
Journal Article
Breast Cancer Screening Among Dominican Latinas: A Closer Look at Fatalism and Other Social and Cultural Factors
This study tests a theoretical model of social and structural (socioeconomic status and access to health care) and cultural factors (acculturation and fatalism) as correlates of mammography screening among Dominican Latinas.
Apr 22, 2015
Report
Specialty Payment Model Opportunities and Assessment: Oncology Simulation Report
This report shares results of a simulation analysis of a payment model for specialty oncology services that is being developed for possible testing by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Mar 17, 2015
Report
Specialty Payment Model Opportunities and Assessment: Oncology Model Design Report
This report shares research and analyses of claims data related to the design of a payment model for specialty oncology services for possible testing by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Mar 17, 2015
Journal Article
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Systematic Review
The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze recently published cases of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), with an emphasis on diagnosis, staging, treatment, and outcomes.
Mar 9, 2015
Journal Article
Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: Updated Results from a Structured Expert Consultation Process
The authors conducted a second structured expert consultation process to rate statements related to the diagnosis, management, and surveillance of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
Mar 9, 2015
Journal Article
Prevalence of Colonoscopy Before Age 50
Colonoscopy before age 50 is increasingly common.
Feb 24, 2015
Research Brief
Rare, Nonaggressive Form of Lymphoma Linked to Breast Implants: An Update
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare, nonaggressive cancer that can be treated by removal of the implant and surrounding capsule. Research is needed to identify risk factors; a patient registry would aid this process.
Feb 23, 2015
Journal Article
Symptom Trends in the Last Year of Life from 1998 to 2010: A Cohort Study
The authors describe changes in pain intensity and symptom prevalence during the last year of life from 1998 to 2010.
Feb 11, 2015

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RAND Topic:
Cancer

Topic Synonyms:
Carcinoma;
Neoplasms;
Oncology;
Sarcoma

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