ASCO releases oncology pathways criteria

In newly released criteria describing high-quality clinical pathways in oncology, the American Society for Clinical Oncology emphasized the importance of transparent, clinically-driven pathways that reflect input from patients, stakeholders, and oncology providers.

ASCO said it produced the criteria in response to wide variations among oncology-specific pathways, particularly from individual health insurance plans. The guidelines encourage patient participation in clinical trials and public disclosure of provider performance over time, along with evaluations of the impact of pathways on patient and provider experience, clinical outcomes, and value...