Employee Spotlight: Vibha Jani
In this Employee Spotlight, meet one of our excellent engineers! Vibha Jani is a core member of our Data Platform squad. Read on to learn
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Team Member Spotlight: Adrian Pike
Navigating Cancer Team
February 23, 2017
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
Congrats to the Cancer Center Business Summit Innovator Award Recipient
Navigating Cancer Team
February 8, 2017
This year’s Cancer Center Business Summit was held over two days and was aimed at sharing “initiatives to re-imagine, re-design and re-build our system of cancer care delivery into the ‘value-based’ system of the future – focused on delivering care more efficiently,
Health Tracker: Managing Your Highest Risk Patients
Navigating Cancer Team
January 25, 2017
Remote Monitoring and Patient Reported Outcomes As many cancer care providers recognize, one thing that could be vastly improved in the current care model is understanding what chemotherapy patients are experiencing between clinic visits. Knowing if the patient is experiencing an adverse
Team Member Spotlight: Scott Grogan
Navigating Cancer Team
January 18, 2017
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
Worried About MACRA? Focus on Patient Engagement.
Navigating Cancer Team
January 13, 2017
It’s no secret that the cost of healthcare is increasing at an unsustainable rate and it has been for a long time. As CMS and other payers struggle to shift incentives and identify ways to lower costs, they have introduced new programs
Upcoming Webinar: Triage Smarter with Symptom Management Pathways
Navigating Cancer Team
January 5, 2017
**UPDATED** Did you miss the webinar? Let us know if you would like to view a recording! As cancer care providers well know, the best way to reduce unnecessary costs is to avoid them in the first place. Join us for a
Navigating Cancer Re-Imagines Triage Care Delivery with New Symptom Management Pathways
Navigating Cancer Team
January 5, 2017
Standardized content enables deeper management of acute patient incidents Seattle, January 5, 2017 — Navigating Cancer, the pioneer in patient-engagement technology for cancer care, today unveiled Symptom Management Pathways (SMPs) as part the company’s larger Care Management offering. The new content module
Navigating the New Healthcare Landscape
Navigating Cancer Team
January 4, 2017
One of Navigating Cancer’s key clinical partners, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, has worked hard to stay at the forefront of oncology care. Oncology Times recently published an article by CEO Barry Russo where he describes the decade-long journey navigating the changing healthcare landscape
Team Spotlight: Anner Charrier
Navigating Cancer Team
December 19, 2016
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
What to Expect with Health Reform 2.0?
Navigating Cancer Team
December 13, 2016
The Uncertain Future of the ACA On January 20th, Donald J. Trump will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. and will most likely make good on his promise to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA” or
Facing Interoperability Challenges
Navigating Cancer Team
December 9, 2016
Interoperability continues to make headlines and proves to be an important element for truly coordinated and connected healthcare. Navigating Cancer is committed to interoperability with other healthcare systems and we have a dedicated team of developers who work to help our clinic
Navigating Cancer Announces Oncology Care Model Solution to Maximize Performance Payments for Participants
Navigating Cancer Team
November 30, 2016
New Patient Relationship Management (PRM) platform proven to reduce costs and improve patient satisfaction Navigating Cancer, the pioneer in patient-engagement technology for cancer care, is pleased to introduce a new solution for Oncology Care Model (OCM) participants to maximize their potential for
Online Registration Makes Sense for Patients and Providers
Navigating Cancer Team
November 30, 2016
Giving patients a convenient way to complete registration forms prior to their first appointment is an important improvement for the patient experience. Saving resources and providing your staff with an easy way to track patient registrations makes sense for your practice. The
Team Spotlight: Sam Miller
Navigating Cancer Team
November 22, 2016
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
The Realities of Qualifying for OCM Performance Payment
Navigating Cancer Team
November 17, 2016
If you are a practice participating in OCM or want to prepare your practice for the inevitable industry-wide shift to value-based reimbursement, it’s time to re-evaluate your technology infrastructure. Your EMR may be enough to get you into the race, but only
Navigating Cancer Expands Commercial Leadership Team
Navigating Cancer Team
November 17, 2016
Navigating Cancer is pleased to announce the addition of Linda Smith and Clark Avery to its leadership team. As Vice President of Provider Sales, Linda Smith will focus on leading Navigating Cancer’s business development efforts with cancer programs across the United States
Is it too early for two-sided risk in OCM?
Navigating Cancer Team
November 9, 2016
We understand that some Oncology Care Model (OCM) practices are considering CMMI’s new offer to shift to upside/downside (two-sided) risk much earlier than originally planned – by January 1, 2017. As a continuing courtesy to Navigating Cancer customers who are participating in
Navigating Cancer CEO Gena Cook Shares Thoughts on Patient Relationship Management
Navigating Cancer Team
November 8, 2016
Healthcare delivery is changing in complex and dramatic ways. Providers are expected to provide better care at a lower cost—give patients around-the-clock access to their care team, improve patient outcomes and experiences, all while lowering operational and treatment costs. There is only one way to
Don’t confuse a patient portal with patient relationship management
Navigating Cancer Team
October 31, 2016
The introduction of Meaningful Use led many clinics to adopt a patient portal to provide their patients with electronic access to their health information. Some practices chose the free patient portal included with their EMR and others chose a comprehensive solution, like
How Navigating Cancer’s Patient Relationship Management solution helps improve your CAHPS score
Navigating Cancer Team
October 25, 2016
Patient satisfaction has always mattered, but now practices will actually be measured and paid based on how their patients perceive the services and care provided. For practices participating in the Oncology Care Model (OCM), their patients will receive a Consumer Assessment of
OCM isn’t just about reporting. It’s about patient-centered care.
Navigating Cancer Team
October 18, 2016
With the Oncology Care Model’s July 2016 launch, nearly 200 providers are implementing a new model of cancer care delivery. While this important program is full of possibility for a better way to care for patients, it has also has providers asking a
Team Spotlight: Ethel Evans
Navigating Cancer Team
October 13, 2016
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
Engage Patients and Improve Clinical Outcomes with Patient Link
Navigating Cancer Team
October 11, 2016
CMS offers incentives for eligible providers or organizations that meet Meaningful Use objectives, with the broader intent of engaging patients and improving clinical outcomes through use of technology. Navigating Cancer’s Patient Link offers a win-win solution. It helps providers improve care in
Deliver the Right Information to the Right Patient at the Right Time
Navigating Cancer Team
October 6, 2016
Patient Link Feature Spotlight: Patient Education Navigating Care is the premier patient relationship management platform for oncology-specific healthcare delivery. Patient Link, a product in the platform, serves as an electronic gateway for patients to access their own health record and interact with their
Leveraging Technology to Improve Efficiency and Meet Patient Expectations
Navigating Cancer Team
October 3, 2016
Medscape recently published a summary of a recent survey titled, “Digital Divide Between Patients, Physicians Continues” and it caught our attention. They surveyed 1,423 health professionals (including 847 physicians) and 1,103 patients. Of the patients surveyed, 80% of patients believed EHRs make
Considering a workflow change? Three things will make it a lot easier.
Navigating Cancer Team
September 30, 2016
Everyone probably agrees that change isn’t easy. And for healthcare, it’s not only difficult, it’s also complex. There are a multitude of barriers to change including overburdened resources, complicated regulatory requirements, lack of incentives and more. Many cancer clinics recognize the need
Navigating Cancer Unveils Patient Relationship Management Platform
Navigating Cancer Team
September 15, 2016
SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2016 – Navigating Cancer today announced a groundbreaking new software platform today that enables oncology providers to deliver patient-centered care at scale. The platform is called Navigating Care, and with functionality that goes far beyond that of the standard EMR and
Patient Relationship Management: A Sure Path to Patient-Centered Care
Navigating Cancer Team
September 1, 2016
As cancer care providers know well, the landscape of healthcare delivery is changing in complex and dramatic ways. Two related trends are driving this change: the shift among payers to value-based reimbursement and rapidly evolving patient expectations. As a result, providers are
Team Spotlight: Jennifer Voorn
Navigating Cancer Team
July 21, 2016
Some of us have dedicated our careers to the cancer field, some of us have dedicated our careers to helping people use technology to improve their lives and some of us just like helping people. We’re really proud of our work and
The Oncology Care Model Patient Experience
Navigating Cancer Team
April 21, 2016
It’s no secret that policymakers are working to transform cancer care, shifting the basis of provider compensation from quantity of services to quality of outcomes. Currently, more than 20% of Medicare fee-for-service payments flow through alternative payment models (APMs), putting the Department of
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