Past Innovator Award Winners

Designed for Success: A Research-Based Approach to Meet OCM Requirement (2017)
Northwest Medical Specialties, PLLC

A Value-Driven Symptom Management Clinic (2014)
Anne Arundel Medical Center, DeCesaris Cancer Institute

COME HOME—A Model Oncology Medical Home (2014)
New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, Ltd.

Wheels Up — Bringing Lung Cancer Education & Screening to Rural Patients (2017)
Carolinas HealthCare System, Levine Cancer Institute

Come Together: A Health Disparities & Equity Cancer Program Built on Community Collaboration (2017)
Duke Cancer Institute

Patient Care Connect — Lay Navigators Improve Quality & Reduce Cost of Care (2017)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center

Enhancing Survivorship through Improved Provider Communication, Care Coordination, and Professional Education (2016)
Fox Chase Cancer Center

Building a Palliative Care Program from the Inside Out (2016)
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, Kaufman Cancer Center

Tele–Health Technology Connects Patients with Nutrition Services (2016)
Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Pennington Cancer Center

HPV Vaccination: Engaging Community Partners for Success (2016)
The Outer Banks Hospital, The Outer Banks Hospital Cancer Services

Prehab Improves Outcomes for Oncology Patients (2015)
Mary Washington Healthcare Regional Cancer Center

A Value–Driven Symptom Management Clinic (2014)
Anne Arundel Medical Center, DeCesaris Cancer Institute

Closing the Gap: An Outpatient Nutrition Clinic (2014)
Beaumont Cancer Institute

COME HOME — A Model Oncology Medical Home (2014)
New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, Ltd.

Emergent Care for Oncology Patients via the VIP (Very Immunocompromised Patient) Program (2013)
Methodist Healthcare System Methodist Cancer Center

Improving Oncology Genetic Counseling (2013)
St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute

Rural Chemotherapy (2013)
Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center Avera Cancer Institute

CancerGene Connect — Creating a Virtual Genetic Counseling Environment (2013)
UT Southwestern Medical Center Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Integration of Palliative Care into a Medical Oncology Practice (2013)
Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute

How to Develop a Breast Cancer Program Across a Large Health System (2012)
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® — Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® — Unity Hospital
Mercy Hospital Cancer Program
United Hospital Cancer Program
 — all part of Allina Health

Rapid Access Chest and Lung Assessment Program (2012)
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute

A Multidisciplinary Supportive Oncology Clinic with Integrated Medication Therapy Management (2012)
St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute

The Patient Passport (2011)
Bridgeport Hospital, Norma F. Pfriem Cancer Institute

Virtual Communications Within & Beyond the Cancer Program (2011)
Holy Cross Hospital Cancer Institute

Wheels Up–Bringing Lung Cancer Education & Screening to Rural Patients (2017)
Carolinas HealthCare System, Levine Cancer Institute

Engaging Patients & Assisting PCPs in Lung Cancer Screening (2015)
PIH Health Comprehensive Community Cancer Program

Closing the Gap: An Outpatient Nutrition Clinic (2014)
Beaumont Cancer Institute

A Comprehensive Team Approach for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer (2012)
Dorcy Cancer Center at St. Mary–Corwin Medical Center

Rapid Access Chest and Lung Assessment Program (2012)
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute

How to Develop a Breast Cancer Program Across a Large Health System (2012)
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® — Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® — Unity Hospital
Mercy Hospital Cancer Program
United Hospital Cancer Program
all part of Allina Health

A Unique Screening Outreach Program: ConvenientCare Mammography (2012)
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Grant Cancer Care

Community Collaboration Reduces Financial Distress (2015)
Lancaster General Hospital, Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute

Bridging the Psychosocial and Financial Needs of Oncology Patients (2012)
Akron General Medical Center, McDowell Cancer Center

Turning on the Light Switch: A Model Immunotherapy Program at an Oncology Practice (2017)
Advocate Medical Group

Expanding Access to Immunotherapy in the Community Setting (2016)
Sanford USD Medical Center, Sanford Cancer Center—ICLIO Innovator Award Winner

Establishing Personal Pain Goals in Oncology Patients to Improve Patient Care and Decrease Costs (2016)
Park Nicollet HealthPartners, Frauenshuh Cancer Center

From Distress Screening to Solutions: Patient-Centered Support (2014)
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

A Multidisciplinary Supportive Oncology Clinic with Integrated Medication Therapy Management (2012)
St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute

Process Improvement Through Patient and Employee Feedback (2012)
Southwest Cancer Center, UMC Health System

How to Evaluate & Strategically Plan for Radiation Oncology Technology Capital Needs—Objectively (2011)
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Cancer Center

Telepharmacy: The Future Is Now (2011)
Oregon Health and Science University, Knight Cancer Institute

A Pharmacist–Run Oral Chemotherapy Program: An Economic and Clinical Opportunity (2011)
St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute, Boise, Idaho

Leveraging Information Technology to Enhance the Patient Experience (2011)
MultiCare Health System, MultiCare Regional Cancer Center

Early Detection of Cancer for the Medically Underserved (2016)
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

HPV Vaccination: Engaging Community Partners for Success (2016)
The Outer Banks Hospital, The Outer Banks Hospital Cancer Services

Community/Corporate Collaborations for Mobile Health Outreach (2013)
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Klabzuba Cancer Center

Improving Oncology Genetic Counseling (2013)
St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute

CancerGene Connect — Creating a Virtual Genetic Counseling Environment (2013)
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

A Unique Screening Outreach Program: ConvenientCare Mammography (2012)
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Grant Cancer Care

How to Develop a Breast Cancer Program Across a Large Health System (2012)
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® - Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® - Unity Hospital
Mercy Hospital Cancer Program, Coon Rapids, MN;
and United Hospital Cancer Program

Nip It in the Butt: Breathing in the Truth about Tobacco (2011)
Memorial University Medical Center
Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute

Now Playing! Drug–Specific Videos Improve Chemotherapy Patient Education (2017)
Aurora Health Care, Aurora Cancer Care

Designed for Success: A Research–Based Approach to Meet OCM Requirement (2017)
Northwest Medical Specialties, PLLC

An Acuity Tool to Optimize Nurse Navigation Caseloads (2017)
University of South Alabama, Mitchell Cancer Institute

A Perfect Fit: Mentoring Experienced RNs to Meet Oncology Clinic Demand (2017)
Loma Linda University Cancer Center

The Study of High Cost Oncology Patients to Improve Care and Curb Costs (2016)
Cone Health System, Cone Health Cancer Center

Early Detection of Cancer for the Medically Underserved (2016)
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Establishing Personal Pain Goals in Oncology Patients to Improve Patient Care and Decrease Costs (2016)
Park Nicollet HealthPartners, Frauenshuh Cancer Center

Improve Efficiency, Safety, & the Patient Experience with Location Technology (2015)
Eastern Maine Medical Center Cancer Program: EMMC Cancer Care

Fusing Clinical and Business Metrics to Improve Quality and Effect Change (2015)
Seton Family of Hospitals, Seton Cancer Program

Prehab Improves Outcomes for Oncology Patients (2015)
Mary Washington Healthcare Regional Cancer Center

Fusing Clinical and Business Metrics to Improve Quality and Effect Change (2015)
Seton Family of Hospitals, Seton Cancer Program

Closing the Gap: An Outpatient Nutrition Clinic (2014)
Beaumont Cancer Institute

A Value–Driven Symptom Management Clinic (2014)
Anne Arundel Medical Center, DeCesaris Cancer Institute

Capturing Quality Data to Improve Palliative Care (2014)
Duke Oncology Network, Duke Cancer Institute

An EMR–Driven Approach to Survivorship Care Plans (2014)
Oncology Specialists, SC

Creating Transparency with an Electronic Dosimetry Whiteboard (2013)
Temple University Hospital Temple Cancer Program

Disaster Charts Provide Informational Security Net for Patients (2013)
Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Pennington Cancer Center

Community/Corporate Collaborations for Mobile Health Outreach (2013)
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Klabzuba Cancer Center

Rural Chemotherapy (2013)
Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center Avera Cancer Institute

New Approaches to Maximize Patient Flow and Reduce Inpatient Hospital Length of Stay (2012)
Fox Chase Cancer Center

How to Develop a Breast Cancer Program Across a Large Health System (2012)
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® - Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® - Unity Hospital
Mercy Hospital Cancer Program, Coon Rapids, MN;
and United Hospital Cancer Program

The Patient Passport (2011)
Bridgeport Hospital, Norma F. Pfriem Cancer Institute

Teach Your Staff Lean Six Sigma Principles (2011)
Kansas City Cancer Center

Nip It in the Butt: Breathing in the Truth about Tobacco (2011)
Memorial University Medical Center, Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute

Navigating for Improved Outcomes (2011)
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph's/Candler
Harbin Clinic
The Medical Center, Inc., John B. Amos Cancer Center

A Pharmacist–Run Oral Chemotherapy Program: An Economic and Clinical Opportunity (2011)
St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute

Telepharmacy: The Future Is Now (2011)
Oregon Health and Science University, Knight Cancer Institute

A Short Case Study on Academic Medicine Joint Strategic Planning (2011)
University of Colorado Hospital, University of Colorado Cancer Center

Oncology-Related Fertility Needs in the Community Setting (2011)
Southside Regional Medical Center Cancer Center

Virtual Communications Within & Beyond the Cancer Program (2011)
Holy Cross Hospital Cancer Institute

Beyond the Classroom: Students Improve Access to Supportive Care Services (2017)
Penn Medicine Virtua Cancer Program

Bridging the Gap: A Family Program for Parents with Cancer and their Children (2015)
Providence Cancer Center

Bridging the Psychosocial and Financial Needs of Oncology Patients (2012)
Akron General Medical Center, McDowell Cancer Center

Oncology–Related Fertility Needs in the Community Setting (2011)
Southside Regional Medical Center Cancer Center

Beyond the Classroom: Students Improve Access to Supportive Care Services (2017)
Penn Medicine Virtua Cancer Program

An Acuity Tool to Optimize Nurse Navigation Caseloads (2017)
University of South Alabama, Mitchell Cancer Institute

Establishing Personal Pain Goals in Oncology Patients to Improve Patient Care and Decrease Costs (2016)
Park Nicollet HealthPartners, Frauenshuh Cancer Center

Bridging the Gap: A Family Program for Parents with Cancer and their Children (2015)
Providence Cancer Center

Catalyzing Patient–Centered Care to Exceed New Accreditation Standard (2013)
The George Washington University, GW Cancer Institute

Implementation of a Community–Based Program for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers (2013)
Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Bridging the Psychosocial and Financial Needs of Oncology Patients (2012)
Akron General Medical Center, McDowell Cancer Center

A Multidisciplinary Supportive Oncology Clinic with Integrated Medication Therapy Management(2012)
St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute

Navigating for Improved Outcomes (2011)
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph's/Candler
Harbin Clinic
The Medical Center, Inc., John B. Amos Cancer Center

Challenging the Paradigm of Care Delivery for Survivors in the Community (2011)
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Marsha & Jimmy Gibbs Regional Cancer Center

Oncology–Related Fertility Needs in the Community Setting (2011)
Southside Regional Medical Center Cancer Center