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The OncLive Oncology Business Management condition center page is a comprehensive resource for news and expert insights on business-focused updates and topics in oncology practices, including diversity efforts, telehealth, gaps in care, payment models, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on updates and best practices with oncology business management.

Highlights of 2nd Annual ILCA Conference: Cutting-edge Treatments for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

November 17th 2008

Cutting-edge treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma, including contrast-enhanced ultrasound, combined CRT/TACE, sorafenib, & LCCRT for patients with PVT.

Beyond Genetics: Emerging Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer Battle

November 17th 2008

Key findings from the 2008 ASCO Breast Cancer conference; updates on goserelin, capecitabine, docetaxel & lapatinib.

Highlights from Two Key Symposiums: Reporting on new research and emerging trends in breast and liver cancer.

November 17th 2008

Reporting on new research and emerging trends in breast and liver cancer.

The Dirty Secret about Health 2.0: Consumers Are Not All-powerful

November 13th 2008

President-elect Barack Obama’s ascension to the White House was fueled in part by an Internet-driven grassroots campaign that brought together Americans of all backgrounds.

Asset Protection for Hard Times

November 13th 2008

The turmoil in the financial markets combined with a steep recession is hitting most of my clients pretty hard.

4 Questions... About Cancer Patient Blogging

October 17th 2008

Harriet Berman, PhD, executive vice president of clinical programs, The Wellness Community ï¿½ Greater Boston, Newton, MA, explains the pros and cons of cancer patient blogging, as well as what oncologists need to know about the topic.

Covering Your Assets: Tailoring Your Asset Protection Plan to Your Career Stage

October 17th 2008

The type of asset protection planning you need depends on where you are in your career.

Oncology Outlook: End-users Should Ultimately Drive IT Adoption

October 17th 2008

In preparing an organization for IT transformation, the most important step is organizing and managing people.

5 Technologies That Could Change Your Practice

October 17th 2008

Hospitals rush to get the latest multi-Tesla MRI machines, physicians eagerly prescribe the latest biotechnology-derived medicines, and medical laboratories happily deploy cutting-edge genomic tests on a daily basis.

Where's the Love for Tablet PCs?

October 15th 2008

Tablet PCs are computers powered by Windows operating systems that support functionality for input using digitizing screens designed to interact with a complementary pen.

Flu Vaccination in Patients with Cancer

September 25th 2008

During the 2006–2007 season, influenza circulated at epidemic levels for about 14 weeks and peaked during February, the month most frequently associated with peak activity over the past 31 influenza seasons.

Why Weï¿½re Not Reaching Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer and How We Can Change That

September 22nd 2008

Breast Cancer Network of Strength is always looking for different ways to meet the needs of women with breast cancer.

Bridging Gaps, Expanding Outreach: Identifying the Unmet Needs of Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

September 19th 2008

The purpose of this Priority Report is to raise awareness of metastatic breast cancer.

Tech Sectors: Biotechnology: The Treatment of Palmar-plantar Erythrodysesthesia

September 18th 2008

A potential new candidate uses uracil to combat this cancer treatment side effect.

TechSectors: Mobile/Wireless: iPhone 3G, the First 30 Days

September 18th 2008

Last year, I promised myself not to accept waiting in line for the iPhone "classic" and was fortunate enough to sneak into an Apple store late one night to purchase one without any hassles.

Oncology Outlook: Breast Cancer Care: A Focused Factory with an Evolving Architecture

September 18th 2008

The evolution of the clinical care of breast cancer patients has been a leading model for clinical cancer research and the management of other solid tumors.

We're Not All Alike: The Unique IT Needs of Oncologists

September 18th 2008

In order to understand the unique IT needs of oncologists, the best way to approach the topic is by understanding the unique (and common) workfl ows experienced by oncologists in their everyday professional lives.

The EAR Party's End

September 16th 2008

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems hold great promise. However, like many new technologies, the difficulty of achieving EHRs' promise has been vastly underestimated, as have the risks. The current national initiatives pushing for widespread EHR implementation may be leading us into an unmapped minefield.

The Ratings Game

September 16th 2008

The rise of social networking websites that encourage patients to rate their physicians and discuss their experiences has some practitioners worried about the damage a malicious review could do to their practice.

Metadata: An Orwellian Big Brother within Electronic Medical Records

September 16th 2008

Consider this hypothetical situation: A patient with new onset of a major depression is evaluated by a physician who has found no evidence of suicidal ideation.