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Richard L. Schilsky, MD

"Nothing endures but change." —Heraclitus

Change is nothing new to oncologists, regardless of their practice setting, size, location, and specialization. The many changes in the US national health care infrastructure that affect the practice of oncology led to the inauguration of Journal of Oncology Practice (JOP) in 2005. The challenges presented by these changes continue today as oncologists face reduced reimbursements for pharmaceuticals; overall reimbursement threats and cost containment pressures; pay-for-performance and quality-of-care initiatives; staffing shortages; increasing patient volume as a result of an aging population and more cancer survivors; pressure to implement electronic . . . [Click for More]