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Advanced Practice Providers Transforming Oncology Care at AON

APPs are becoming half of the provider team at AON. Their close patient relationships and care coordination are transforming oncology care and improving patient outcomes.

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Advanced Practice Providers Transforming Oncology Care at AON

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are increasingly vital in oncology care, as seen in the American Oncology Network (AON). They assist with patient intake, educate patients about cancer, and monitor side effects. Their role extends to the survivorship phase, providing ongoing care and boosting patient satisfaction.

APPs work closely with patients, building strong relationships that are particularly beneficial during the survivorship phase. Their roles include care coordination, patient education, and navigation. At AON, APPs make up about half of the provider team, reflecting their growing importance in oncology care.

APPs help manage complex care, relieving pressures from physicians. They can coordinate care, close gaps, and allow physicians to have more meaningful interactions with patients. This has been shown to boost patient satisfaction, as indicated by the Oncology Care Index survey. AON has recognised this by elevating APPs to leadership roles and creating educational tracks for their professional development.

Dr. Stephen 'Fred' Divers, CMO of AON, has highlighted the crucial role of APPs in oncology care. With their assistance in patient intake, education, and survivorship care, APPs are helping to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. Their growing presence in oncology care, as seen in AON, reflects their significant contributions to the field.

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