FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Douglas W. Blayney JOP Sep 2005: 81. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      MEMBER PERSPECTIVE

Therese Mulvey JOP Sep 2005: 82–83. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Cancer Patient Survival Improvement Is Correlated With the Opening of a Community Cancer Center: Comparisons With Intramural and Extramural Benchmarks Robert O. Dillman and Sherri D. Chico JOP Sep 2005: 84–92. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      BUSINESS OF THE BUSINESS
Best Practices in Practice

Elements of Successfully Integrating a Mid-Level Provider Into Practice JOP Sep 2005: 93–94. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Practical Tips

Q&A From ASCO's Coding and Reimbursement Hotline JOP Sep 2005: 95. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

CAP: Making the Decision to Participate in Medicare's Alternative to Drug Purchasing JOP Sep 2005: 96–98. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Legal Corner

Informed Consent and Chemotherapy Dina Michels and Maura Cahill JOP Sep 2005: 99. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Washington Consult

Interview with Barry Straube, MD, Acting Chief Medical Officer for CMS: Coverage Decision Process Improves, but Cost-Controlling Measures Loom JOP Sep 2005: 100–101. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      RESEARCH IN PRACTICE

"Off-Label" Indications for Oncology Drug Use and Drug Compendia: History and Current Status JOP Sep 2005: 102–105. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      COVER STORY: PAY FOR PERFORMANCE

In Cancer Care, Now Is the Era of Defining, Measuring, and Paying for Quality JOP Sep 2005: 106–109. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      PROFILES IN SUCCESS

An Interview With Dr. Charles McKay, CEO, Tennessee Oncology Charles McKay JOP Sep 2005: 110–111. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Clinical Trial Participation Award Winners: Three Community Research Programs With Minority Recruitment Success JOP Sep 2005: 112–113. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      THE VOICE OF ASCO
Your Clinical Practice Committee

Your Clinical Practice Committee John V. Cox JOP Sep 2005: 114. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

State Affiliate News

Growing a State Society: The Michigan Model Mary Malloy JOP Sep 2005: 115. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

When Loaded, PDAs Can Do Almost Everything JOP Sep 2005: 116–117. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Critical Decision Making: The Decision to Deploy a Clinical Management System, Part 2 Thomas R. Barr JOP Sep 2005: 118–123. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      FOR YOUR PATIENTS
PLWC Resources

PLWC Expands Information to Help Your Patients Better Manage Side Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment JOP Sep 2005: 124. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Patient Advocate Corner

Preparing for a Seat at the Research Table: The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's Project LEAD Fran Visco JOP Sep 2005: 125. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Focus on Fellows

What Does a Fellow Need to Know to Build a Successful Academic Clinical Research Career?Advice From Monica Morrow, MD Monica Morrow JOP Sep 2005: 126. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Focus on Staff

ASCO Undertakes Oncology Workforce Study JOP Sep 2005: 127. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      FROM OUR PARTNERS

The Era of Accountability and Oncology: Carpe Diem William T. McGivney JOP Sep 2005: 128. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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