Cancer Episode Payment Model for Cancer Care
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The HMSA Cancer Episode Payment Model (CEM) is a payment model designed to test the effects of better care coordination on health outcomes and costs of care for Hawaii Medical Services Association (HMSA) members with cancer who receive chemotherapy.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
How does the Cancer Episode Payment Model treatment differ from other cancer treatments?
The Cancer Episode Payment Model is unique because it focuses on a payment system that encourages coordinated, high-quality care at a lower cost, rather than a specific medical treatment. It combines all payments for services during a cancer treatment episode into a single benchmark price, promoting efficiency and cost-effectiveness in cancer care.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the Cancer Episode Payment Model (CEM) treatment for cancer care?
The Cancer Episode Payment Model (CEM) is similar to the Oncology Care Model (OCM), which has shown success in providing high-quality, coordinated cancer care while reducing costs. The OCM has been effective in improving the use of supportive care medications and enhancing patient care by focusing on value rather than the volume of services.12467
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for oncologists in Hawaii who are part of the Hawaii Oncology network and treat HMSA members with lung, colorectal, breast, or colon cancer using chemotherapy. It's not open to providers outside this group.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive care under the Cancer Episode Payment Model for 6 months
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for quality of care and survival outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Cancer Episode Payment Model (CEM)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Pennsylvania
Lead Sponsor
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Collaborator