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Publication Date: 01 July 2021
Author(s): Mary Beth Arensberg, Beth Besecker, Laura Weldishofer, and Susan Drawert
The Oncology Care Model (OCM) is a US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) specialty model implemented to provide higher quality, more highly coordinated oncology care at the same or lower costs. Nutrition is a component of best-practice cancer care, yet it may not be addressed by OCM providers even though up to 80% of patients with cancer develop malnutrition and poor nutrition has a profound impact on cancer treatment and survivorship. This paper outlines how and why quality nutrition care is integral to the OCM and can benefit patient health and provider outcomes.
Director, Health Policy and Programs
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute, Abbott Nutrition Division of Abbott
Columbus, Ohio
USA
Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
Director of Medical Affairs Adult Nutrition
Abbott Nutrition
Columbus, OH, USA
US Oncology
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Director, Government Affairs
Abbott
Minneapolis, MN, USA
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