2. Following this presentation, the participants will be able to understand how changes in processes improved access to care, quality of care, and patient satisfaction.
3. Following this presentation, the participants will be able to identify the specific technological investments made by the DHA & VA Innovation Partnership as the DHA Oncology Clinical Community to improve well-being for patients and providers.
4. Following this presentation, the participants will be able to articulate the steps and milestones for further improvements in healthcare delivery that beneficiaries and providers can expect to see in the coming year.
The DHA Oncology Clinical Community (OCC) is actively engaged with VA National Oncology Program leaders to extend the reach of collective cancer care services and access points through enhanced clinical cooperation and resource sharing. Presentation touches the need for intensive collaboration between SMEs from many specialties and disciplines; the prohibitive expense of oncology care when provided outside of the DHA or VA healthcare delivery systems; and the development of a focused resource sharing agreement to optimize access, quality, and cost between OCC and other DHA/VA and advance toward a functionally joint VA/DoD Oncology Network. Accomplished tasks and milestones (critical contacts, key considerations, obstacles navigated, lessons learned, etc.) will provide valuable insights for healthcare leaders aiming to optimize VA/DoD resource sharing and healthcare policy convergence in-line with Congressional intent.