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Three Research Projects Release Preliminary Data on Oncology Workforce Environment

Introduction
Anticipating a sea change in oncology practice over the next decade and beyond, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) initiated a far-reaching research initiative in 2012 to collect and analyze oncology-related demographic and practice data to help guide the society’s response to the business and political landscape in which oncologists care for people with cancer.

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ASCO has recently initiated the Oncology Practice Census to identify and analyze challenges practices are facing and how they are adapting to them in an evidence-based way.  In order for the effort to be successful, we need your help to provide the information that best describes your oncology practice.

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As part of ASCO’s continued effort to respond to the rapidly changing oncology practice environment and best represent the interests of oncologists, the Society is conducting a ground-breaking national survey to obtain a full picture of the state of oncology practices.

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The newly formed Coalition to Transform Advanced Care is addressing the needs of people with serious, progressive illness, so that they are informed about the care they receive and are in a position to plan for and make the best choices for them and their loved ones.

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The ASCO “Study of Collaborative Practice Arrangements” (SCPA), funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, found that increasing the role of nurse practitioners and physicians assistants in an oncology practice is one effective way to address the projected oncology workforce shortage.

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