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PAST INNOVATOR AWARD WINNERS

Alternative Payment Models

Designed for Success: A Research-Based Approach to Meet OCM Requirement (2017)
Northwest Medical Specialties, PLLC


A Value-Driven Symptom Management Clinic (2014)
Anne Arundel Medical Center, DeCesaris Cancer Institute


COME HOME—A Model Oncology Medical Home (2014)
New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, Ltd.

Care Coordination

Wheels Up — Bringing Lung Cancer Education & Screening to Rural Patients (2017)
Carolinas HealthCare System, Levine Cancer Institute


Come Together: A Health Disparities & Equity Cancer Program Built on Community Collaboration (2017)
Duke Cancer Institute


Patient Care Connect — Lay Navigators Improve Quality & Reduce Cost of Care (2017)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center


Enhancing Survivorship through Improved Provider Communication, Care Coordination, and Professional Education (2016)
Fox Chase Cancer Center


Building a Palliative Care Program from the Inside Out (2016)
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, Kaufman Cancer Center


Tele–Health Technology Connects Patients with Nutrition Services (2016)
Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Pennington Cancer Center


HPV Vaccination: Engaging Community Partners for Success (2016)
The Outer Banks Hospital, The Outer Banks Hospital Cancer Services


Prehab Improves Outcomes for Oncology Patients (2015)
Mary Washington Healthcare Regional Cancer Center


A Value–Driven Symptom Management Clinic (2014)
Anne Arundel Medical Center, DeCesaris Cancer Institute


Closing the Gap: An Outpatient Nutrition Clinic (2014)
Beaumont Cancer Institute


COME HOME — A Model Oncology Medical Home (2014)
New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, Ltd.


Emergent Care for Oncology Patients via the VIP (Very Immunocompromised Patient) Program (2013)
Methodist Healthcare System Methodist Cancer Center


Improving Oncology Genetic Counseling (2013)
St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute


Rural Chemotherapy (2013)
Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center Avera Cancer Institute


CancerGene Connect — Creating a Virtual Genetic Counseling Environment (2013)
UT Southwestern Medical Center Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center


Integration of Palliative Care into a Medical Oncology Practice (2013)
Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute


How to Develop a Breast Cancer Program Across a Large Health System (2012)
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® — Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® — Unity Hospital
Mercy Hospital Cancer Program
United Hospital Cancer Program
— all part of Allina Health


Rapid Access Chest and Lung Assessment Program (2012)
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute


A Multidisciplinary Supportive Oncology Clinic with Integrated Medication Therapy Management (2012)
St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute


The Patient Passport (2011)
Bridgeport Hospital, Norma F. Pfriem Cancer Institute


Virtual Communications Within & Beyond the Cancer Program (2011)
Holy Cross Hospital Cancer Institute

Disease Specific

Wheels Up–Bringing Lung Cancer Education & Screening to Rural Patients (2017)
Carolinas HealthCare System, Levine Cancer Institute


Engaging Patients & Assisting PCPs in Lung Cancer Screening (2015)
PIH Health Comprehensive Community Cancer Program


Closing the Gap: An Outpatient Nutrition Clinic (2014)
Beaumont Cancer Institute


A Comprehensive Team Approach for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer (2012)
Dorcy Cancer Center at St. Mary–Corwin Medical Center


Rapid Access Chest and Lung Assessment Program (2012)
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute


How to Develop a Breast Cancer Program Across a Large Health System (2012)
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® — Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® — Unity Hospital
Mercy Hospital Cancer Program
United Hospital Cancer Program
all part of Allina Health


A Unique Screening Outreach Program: ConvenientCare Mammography (2012)
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Grant Cancer Care

Financial Advocacy

Community Collaboration Reduces Financial Distress (2015)
Lancaster General Hospital, Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute


Bridging the Psychosocial and Financial Needs of Oncology Patients (2012)
Akron General Medical Center, McDowell Cancer Center

Immunotherapy

Oncology Pharmacy

Outreach, Screening, Prevention

Early Detection of Cancer for the Medically Underserved (2016)
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center


HPV Vaccination: Engaging Community Partners for Success (2016)
The Outer Banks Hospital, The Outer Banks Hospital Cancer Services


Community/Corporate Collaborations for Mobile Health Outreach (2013)
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Klabzuba Cancer Center


Improving Oncology Genetic Counseling (2013)
St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute


CancerGene Connect — Creating a Virtual Genetic Counseling Environment (2013)
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center


A Unique Screening Outreach Program: ConvenientCare Mammography (2012)
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Grant Cancer Care


How to Develop a Breast Cancer Program Across a Large Health System (2012)
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® - Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® - Unity Hospital
Mercy Hospital Cancer Program, Coon Rapids, MN;
and United Hospital Cancer Program


Nip It in the Butt: Breathing in the Truth about Tobacco (2011)
Memorial University Medical Center
Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute

Process Improvement

Now Playing! Drug–Specific Videos Improve Chemotherapy Patient Education (2017)
Aurora Health Care, Aurora Cancer Care


Designed for Success: A Research–Based Approach to Meet OCM Requirement (2017)
Northwest Medical Specialties, PLLC


An Acuity Tool to Optimize Nurse Navigation Caseloads (2017)
University of South Alabama, Mitchell Cancer Institute


A Perfect Fit: Mentoring Experienced RNs to Meet Oncology Clinic Demand (2017)
Loma Linda University Cancer Center


The Study of High Cost Oncology Patients to Improve Care and Curb Costs (2016)
Cone Health System, Cone Health Cancer Center


Early Detection of Cancer for the Medically Underserved (2016)
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center


Establishing Personal Pain Goals in Oncology Patients to Improve Patient Care and Decrease Costs (2016)
Park Nicollet HealthPartners, Frauenshuh Cancer Center


Improve Efficiency, Safety, & the Patient Experience with Location Technology (2015)
Eastern Maine Medical Center Cancer Program: EMMC Cancer Care


Fusing Clinical and Business Metrics to Improve Quality and Effect Change (2015)
Seton Family of Hospitals, Seton Cancer Program


Prehab Improves Outcomes for Oncology Patients (2015)
Mary Washington Healthcare Regional Cancer Center


Fusing Clinical and Business Metrics to Improve Quality and Effect Change (2015)
Seton Family of Hospitals, Seton Cancer Program


Closing the Gap: An Outpatient Nutrition Clinic (2014)
Beaumont Cancer Institute


A Value–Driven Symptom Management Clinic (2014)
Anne Arundel Medical Center, DeCesaris Cancer Institute


Capturing Quality Data to Improve Palliative Care (2014)
Duke Oncology Network, Duke Cancer Institute


An EMR–Driven Approach to Survivorship Care Plans (2014)
Oncology Specialists, SC


Creating Transparency with an Electronic Dosimetry Whiteboard (2013)
Temple University Hospital Temple Cancer Program


Disaster Charts Provide Informational Security Net for Patients (2013)
Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Pennington Cancer Center


Community/Corporate Collaborations for Mobile Health Outreach (2013)
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Klabzuba Cancer Center


Rural Chemotherapy (2013)
Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center Avera Cancer Institute


New Approaches to Maximize Patient Flow and Reduce Inpatient Hospital Length of Stay (2012)
Fox Chase Cancer Center


How to Develop a Breast Cancer Program Across a Large Health System (2012)
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® - Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® - Unity Hospital
Mercy Hospital Cancer Program, Coon Rapids, MN;
and United Hospital Cancer Program


The Patient Passport (2011)
Bridgeport Hospital, Norma F. Pfriem Cancer Institute


Teach Your Staff Lean Six Sigma Principles (2011)
Kansas City Cancer Center


Nip It in the Butt: Breathing in the Truth about Tobacco (2011)
Memorial University Medical Center, Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute


Navigating for Improved Outcomes (2011)
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph's/Candler
Harbin Clinic
The Medical Center, Inc., John B. Amos Cancer Center


A Pharmacist–Run Oral Chemotherapy Program: An Economic and Clinical Opportunity (2011)
St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute


Telepharmacy: The Future Is Now (2011)
Oregon Health and Science University, Knight Cancer Institute


A Short Case Study on Academic Medicine Joint Strategic Planning (2011)
University of Colorado Hospital, University of Colorado Cancer Center


Oncology-Related Fertility Needs in the Community Setting (2011)
Southside Regional Medical Center Cancer Center


Virtual Communications Within & Beyond the Cancer Program (2011)
Holy Cross Hospital Cancer Institute

Psychosocial

Supportive Care

Beyond the Classroom: Students Improve Access to Supportive Care Services (2017)
Penn Medicine Virtua Cancer Program


An Acuity Tool to Optimize Nurse Navigation Caseloads (2017)
University of South Alabama, Mitchell Cancer Institute


Establishing Personal Pain Goals in Oncology Patients to Improve Patient Care and Decrease Costs (2016)
Park Nicollet HealthPartners, Frauenshuh Cancer Center


Bridging the Gap: A Family Program for Parents with Cancer and their Children (2015)
Providence Cancer Center


Catalyzing Patient–Centered Care to Exceed New Accreditation Standard (2013)
The George Washington University, GW Cancer Institute


Implementation of a Community–Based Program for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers (2013)
Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University


Bridging the Psychosocial and Financial Needs of Oncology Patients (2012)
Akron General Medical Center, McDowell Cancer Center


A Multidisciplinary Supportive Oncology Clinic with Integrated Medication Therapy Management(2012)
St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute


Navigating for Improved Outcomes (2011)
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph's/Candler
Harbin Clinic
The Medical Center, Inc., John B. Amos Cancer Center


Challenging the Paradigm of Care Delivery for Survivors in the Community (2011)
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Marsha & Jimmy Gibbs Regional Cancer Center


Oncology–Related Fertility Needs in the Community Setting (2011)
Southside Regional Medical Center Cancer Center