Joseph Burns

In July, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) reported that an innovative program using bundled payment for cancer care resulted in an impressive 34% reduction in medical costs when compared with costs for a control group

For the past 10 years, John Sprandio, MD, has been standardizing care delivery processes for cancer patients.

For oncology practices today, the keys to negotiating successful contracts are size and a willingness to contain costs while improving quality.