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The American Journal of Managed Care® Names Dr. Barbara L. McAneny as Keynote Speaker for the 2018 Patient-Centered Oncology Care® MeetingThe American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), the leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to issues in managed care, announces renowned medical oncologist and president of the American Medical Association Barbara L McAneny, MD, as the keynote speaker for the 2018 Patient-Centered Oncology Care® (PCOC®) meeting. The event will take place November 16th at Sofitel Philadelphia. "Dr. McAneny brings an array of experience covering both oncology provider and managed care perspectives," said Jeff Prescott, PharmD, senior vice president of managed markets. "During this meeting, attendees will gain insight on ways to successfully implement oncology payment models in their practice." McAneny is a board-certified medical oncologist/hematologist and the 173rd president of the American Medical Association. In her tenure, McAneny founded and serves as the current chair of the board of the National Cancer Care Alliance, an organization of independent practices collaborating to deliver high-quality, high-value cancer care and develop alternative payment models. During her keynote address, McAneny will delve nto the future of oncology care. She will also discuss innovative payment models such as ASCO's Patient-Centered Oncology Payment model. PCOC® is a one-day educational and highly interactive event that addresses topics such as advancing value-based payment models, impact of consolidation and integration on oncology care, and pharmacy role in patient-care and management. The program's format will allow attending healthcare and managed care professionals, to share their experiences and actively participate in panel discussions. For more information or to register, please visit https://www.ajmc.com/pcoc2018. About The American Journal of Managed Care® The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) is a peer-reviewed, Medline-indexed journal that keeps readers at the forefront of health policy by publishing research relevant to industry decision makers as they work to promote the efficient delivery of high-quality care. AJMC.com is the essential website for managed care professionals, distributing industry updates daily to leading stakeholders. Other titles in the AJMC® family include The American Journal of Accountable Care® and 2 evidence-based series, Evidence-Based Oncology™ and Evidence-Based Diabetes Management™. These comprehensive offerings bring together stakeholder views from payers, providers, policymakers and other industry leaders in managed care. To order reprints of articles appearing in AJMC® publications, please contact Jeff Prescott, PharmD, at 609-716-7777, ext. 331.
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