Over the past decade, I've focused deeply into the implications of value-based care and quality measurement for the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in terms of its strategies for market access, evidence generation, government policy, health equity, and patient advocacy. Simultaneously, I've maintained a strong interest in addressing fundamental flaws within our healthcare system, aiming to instigate positive systemic change. With a scientific background and extensive involvement in clinical trials throughout the early years of my career, I've had the opportunity to focus on exploring more recently how our healthcare data infrastructure can evolve to align with the Quintuple Aim objectives. Specifically, I'm passionate about effecting change to improve patient outcomes, enhance patient and provider experiences, reduce the total cost of care, and advance health equity. I'm excited to currently be involved in work that contributes to the establishment of a foundation for data interoperability in cancer care. Collaborators across health care, public health, industry, and technology sectors are working together on initiatives like the United States Core Data for Interoperability Plus Cancer (USCDI+ Cancer) to support whole-person, precision care incentivized by value-based care and quality measurement, as is talked about in the article below. This work aims to build infrastructure to facilitate meaningful data sharing across clinical care, public health, clinical research, and other systems involved in patient care and services. In my current role as a Senior Consultant (ONC Contractor) through Next Level Health Innovations, LLC, I'm actively involved in implementing and advancing USCDI+ Cancer. Our near-term goal is to ensure that real-world use cases, such as the Enhanced Oncology Model, cancer registries, immune-mediated adverse events, and clinical trial matching, benefit from enhanced data interoperability. Through this work, we aim to foster a more cohesive and effective healthcare ecosystem. It’s truly fulfilling to contribute to this work, and I look forward to continuing to partner with many others to make a meaningful impact in this space. #valuebasedcare #publichealth #clinicalresearch #wholepersoncare #datainteroperability #cancercare #cancerresearch #fhir #USCDI Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) National Cancer Institute (NCI) The National Institutes of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NAACCR, Inc.
New blog post just added to the Health IT Buzz Blog: Improving Cancer Care Through Better Electronic Health Records: Voluntary Commitments and Call to Action - Learn about the adoption of United States Core Data for Interoperability Plus Cancer (USCDI+ Cancer), a recommended minimum set of key cancer-related data elements to be included in a person’s electronic health record. https://lnkd.in/exireWYD White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Pooja Babbrah
7mo
Norris Turner, PharmD, PhD - I didn’t realize you were involved with the USCDI+ work. Thank you for everything you are doing in this space. So needed!
Sorry to not have overlapped! Look forward to seeing updates on the important work!
Hillary Cavanagh
6mo
Exciting to have you and your incredible expertise helping with this important effort!
Norris Turner, PharmD, PhD. Glad to see your crew on this multi pronged issue.