Dr Barbara McAneny Discusses New Payment Models, Transforming Care, and the AMA
Recently, Barbara McAneny, MD, the current president of the American Medical Association (AMA), visited The American Journal of Managed Care\xae (AJMC\xae)\u2019s office for a wide-ranging discussion on new payment models, transforming care, and the work of the AMA.\n\nMcAneny is an oncologist who has been at the forefront of transforming care for patients with cancer. In 2012 she and her organization, Innovative Oncology Business Solutions, received a $19.76 million grant by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to develop a community oncology medical home model. The model was implemented in 7 practices and aimed to improve patient care, outcomes, and satisfaction, while reducing costs.\n\nShe will be the keynote speaker November 16 in Philadelphia at Patient-Centered Oncology Care\xae, AJMC\xae\u2019s annual multistakeholder meeting featuring payers, providers, and patient advocates.\n\nRead more:\nThe Future of Oncology? COME HOME, the Oncology Medical Home: https://www.ajmc.com/journals/evidence-based-oncology/2013/2013-1-vol19-sp1/the-future-of-oncology-come-home-the-oncology-medical-home/\nAMA Chooses Oncologist Dr Barbara McAneny to Lead as President-Elect: https://www.ajmc.com/newsroom/ama-chooses-oncologist-dr-barbara-mcaneny-to-lead-as-president-elect\nPatient-Centered Oncology Care\xae:\xa0www.ajmc.com/pcoc2018\nImplications of OCM Reports and the Future of the Program: https://www.ajmc.com/newsroom/implications-of-ocm-reports-and-the-future-of-the-program\nThe Price of Innovation When Improving Cancer Care Delivery: https://www.ajmc.com/conferences/accc-2018/the-price-of-innovation-when-improving-cancer-care-delivery