Measuring the quality of cancer care

Outcomes research at the National Cancer Institute: Measuring, understanding and improving the outcomes of cancer care.
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A process for measuring the quality of cancer care: The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative.
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Medicare demonstration projects acknowledge evidence-based medicine in cancer care.
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Developing a system to assess the quality of cancer care: ASCO's national initiative on cancer care quality.
Schneider EC, Epstein AM, Malin JL, et al
J Clin Oncol 22:2985-2991, 2004
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