I was hit this morning with the realization that I work with the most amazing people who give HOPE every day. For decades, our entire oncology team has been giving people real hope with faith and science-based applications to fearful families. People come to your office...
Financial toxicity is more than a buzzword, it is used to describe the out-of-pocket costs and the economic stress of cancer treatment; burdens that can be toxic to the patient and families. A recent study by Drs. Chino and Hahn -" The unseen side effect that can...
As a core value of RBS, encouraging others’ success is paramount to the success of the company. In my career at RBS, I have been fortunate to have leaders who recognized and saw potential in me that I didn’t even see in myself. That encouragement...
To kick-off 2020, we opened our newest cancer center in Pendleton, Oregon. Eastern Oregon Cancer Center at Pendleton will serve the citizens of eastern Oregon who previously had to drive long distances to receive radiation therapy. This center keeps our mission in perspective. We practice HOPE because...
If you are anything like me, once Christmas is over I begin looking forward to the first day of spring. The flowers, sunshine, and nice weather are very welcome. However, there is one annual Spring event that a large majority of healthcare providers probably wish...
On September 7th, the Eastern Oregon Cancer Network invited members of the local community to write words of hope and inspiration on the unfinished walls of Eastern Oregon Cancer Center at Pendleton. I am grateful that we are afforded the opportunity to stop construction on each of our new...
[caption id="attachment_994" align="alignleft" width="200"] Dan running strong at the 5K Run for the Future[/caption] It’s been said that the only thing constant in healthcare is change. After attending this year’s ASTRO meeting in Chicago, I’m inclined to agree. This year, as every year, I was astounded by...
Sometimes life throws us a curveball. I experienced a minor one recently, when I traveled with some of our team members to Alaska to participate in the Lost Lake Run, benefiting Cystic Fibrosis. This is a special perk we offer every year for employees who...
What does collection efficiency mean? The dictionary defines it as “the action or process of collecting something while achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.” Or as physician practices will concur, receiving monies for services provided as quickly as possible at the contracted rate....
Recently CMS announced their first rendition of bundled payments for radiation. Even before its release, I received calls from physicians, friends and clients. “I’m never going to survive this.” “My practice/department will collapse.” “I guess we will never buy new equipment.” I think you can...
