Wes Chapman's Blog

   Risk Reduction Using Corrective/Preventive Actions in ISO 9001 A Common Sense Guide for Hospitals Using NIAHO/ISO 9001 A Measurement Strategy Wes Chapman June 22, 2014       Risk Reduction via the CAPA System This is the third in a series of quick lessons in the [...]

The Concept of Value in Oncology Care An Historical Perspective June 15, 2014 Wes Chapman   Preface: This article examines what is meant when payers and regulators talk about “value” in clinical care delivery, and how it applies specifically to oncology. Introduction We’ve all struggled with [...]

Oncology ACOs, Pathways and Medical Homes Prior Approval & Disintermediation in Oncology Care Jeff Patton, MD & Wes Chapman   Preface: In this article we take a look at the economic impact of prior authorizations (PAs) in the delivery of oncology care, and how [...]

Strategic, Quality & Operational Metrics Practical Considerations in Oncology Medical Homes & ACOs May 4, 2014 Jeff Patton, MD, Gina McKinney & Wes Chapman   Preface: In this article we take a look at how we are characterizing, prioritizing and utilizing metrics in a real [...]

The Patient Centered Medical Home in Oncology Practical Considerations in Specialty ACOs April 27, 2014 Jeff Patton, MD & Wes Chapman   Preface: This is the first in a series of articles highlighting practical observations from our team’s efforts to build a Patient Centered Medical [...]