Cancer Pathways Will Help Inform Drug Performance Measures, Payers Say
Executive Summary
Over the last two years, UnitedHealthcare and Aetna have launched cancer pathway programs with the overall goals of standardizing and improving care and lowering cost. Drug therapy is a key focus.
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