Why Patient-Centered Medical Homes May Be Better for Oncology Patients

Mr. Robert "Bo" Gamble, Director, Strategic Practice Initiatives, Community Oncology Alliance in Washington, DC, addresses how the ACO model isn't a good fit for cancer care because of unpredictability and the high cost of oncology medications. Mr. Gamble also discusses the standards set by the NCQA and why he thinks they are on target with coordination, outreach and patient satisfaction, but that the value component is missing for cancer care.

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