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McKesson Designated by CMS as 2022 Qualified Clinical Data Registry

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

For the sixth consecutive year, McKesson has received approval from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR).

Key Points: 
  • For the sixth consecutive year, McKesson has received approval from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR).
  • The designation enables iKnowMed electronic health record (EHR) users to efficiently submit data directly to CMS without engaging a separate registry vendor, streamlining data submission and minimizing administrative burden.
  • Seven custom QCDR measures identified by physician leaders in The US Oncology Network and submitted by McKesson were approved by CMS.
  • Ontada is an oncology real-world data and evidence, clinical education and provider technology business dedicated to transforming the fight against cancer.

US Oncology Research, The US Oncology Network and Ontada Announce Data Presentations Across Areas of Critical Need at 2021 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

The ASH Annual Meeting, a leading scientific event in malignant and non-malignant hematology, will take place in Atlanta, Georgia and virtually from Dec. 11-14, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The ASH Annual Meeting, a leading scientific event in malignant and non-malignant hematology, will take place in Atlanta, Georgia and virtually from Dec. 11-14, 2021.
  • However, there is still need for advances, said Robert L. Coleman, MD, FACOG, FACS, chief scientific officer, US Oncology Research.
  • Ontada is an oncology real-world data and evidence, clinical education and provider technology business dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients.
  • US Oncology Research draws from a network of experienced investigators and dedicated clinical staff who specialize in oncology clinical trials.

Ontada Signs Strategic Agreement with Merck to Facilitate the Development of Data-Driven Insights to Impact Quality of Cancer Care

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

This agreement enables the two healthcare leaders to harness the power of real-world evidence (RWE) towards the common goal of improving patient outcomes and the quality of cancer care.

Key Points: 
  • This agreement enables the two healthcare leaders to harness the power of real-world evidence (RWE) towards the common goal of improving patient outcomes and the quality of cancer care.
  • Ontada and Mercks combined experience and expertise can help enable the confidence, acceptance, and ultimately impact of RWE on the quality of patient care.
  • Susan Shiff, PhD, president of Ontada, shared, Building on McKessons long history in community oncology, Ontada is uniquely positioned to advance cancer care by enabling collaboration between life sciences companies and oncology providers.
  • As part of the agreement, Merck and Ontada can collaborate on RWD studies to explore new scientific evidence, advanced methods development, and assessment of efficiency in cancer care.

First Phase Results of MYLUNG Consortium Provide Historical View of Biomarker Testing Patterns and Identify Data Gaps for Ongoing Prospective Research

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Friday, June 4, 2021

The findings provide a close-up look at current biomarker testing rates and turnaround times for patients with mNSCLC treated in community practices within The Network.

Key Points: 
  • The findings provide a close-up look at current biomarker testing rates and turnaround times for patients with mNSCLC treated in community practices within The Network.
  • Unfortunately, barriers exist that prevent the necessary comprehensive biomarker testing that enables the use of these treatments.
  • The MYLUNG Consortium is a collaborative and innovative research study comprised of three protocols over a five-year period.
  • Ontada is an oncology data, research and technology business dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients.