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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 1999 91(12):997-998; doi:10.1093/jnci/91.12.997
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 91, No. 12, 997-998, June 16, 1999
© 1999 Oxford University Press

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Managed Care "De-Skills" the Oncology Nurse, ONS Says

Nancy Volkers

Managed care introduced economics to oncology; so far, say members of the Oncology Nursing Society, the two are not getting along.

The society's position on quality cancer care contains strong language for managed care companies that focus too much on limiting costs and not enough on treating patients. The ONS position states that "a primary focus on cost by payors and delivery systems signals an onerous intention to limit access to essential components of cancer care. ONS members report alarming trends that hamper [in their eyes] the registered oncology nurses' ability to provide safe and necessary care."

A March issue of ONS News featured a cover story on the subject, which was also discussed at the society's recent annual meeting.

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Withholding Care

Too Many Options?

Cost Issues


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