ASCO & JCO Oncology Practice Overview
Working Together to Improve the Delivery of Cancer Care
The story of ASCO is the story of progress against cancer. There is currently tremendous clinical research being done to improve the lives of patients with cancer, and the U.S. cancer care delivery system is constantly changing to better meet the needs of patients. But despite rapid progress, major hurdles prevent patients from accessing the best, high-quality care.
As an integral member of ASCO’s portfolio of oncology publications, the JCO Oncology Practice (JCO OP) provides the tools for the practicing oncologist to navigate the ever-increasing complexity of the cancer care delivery system.
Filling an Important Role in Oncology
JCO OP (originally Journal of Oncology Practice) was launched in 2005 in response to the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA), which brought about a seismic shift in the health care landscape. The years since MMA have brought many legislative, economic, and administrative challenges to the practice of cancer care in the United States, challenges that oncologists and practice managers still grapple with today. Now, more than ever, oncologists need to stay abreast of the latest information and insights to keep their practices current and to continue to deliver high-quality care to cancer patients.
JCO OP is a unique oncology journal that bridges the gap between the clinical challenges of oncology and the mechanics of practice (also known as care delivery). All content dealing with understanding the provision of care is the purview of JCO OP. Additionally, JCO OP addresses the need of practicing physicians to have contemporary clinical problems discussed in a concise, accessible way. In 2020, Journal of Oncology Practice was brought under the JCO umbrella and re-named JCO Oncology Practice.
JCO OP Timeline of Important Events
A One-Two Punch – Editorial Covering the Business and Clinical Sides of Oncology
From the business of oncology, to health care policy, to the latest clinical and therapeutic advances, the editorial content of JCO OP offers concise, engaging insights into all aspects of oncology practice. The original research published in the journal covers topics that are indispensable to running a successful oncology practice, such as care delivery, reimbursement, health policy, business management, quality, and value of care. In addition, JCO OP provides focused, expert reviews that answer the pressing clinical concerns faced by oncologists every day.
Every issue of JCO OP includes:
- Practice-changing Original Contributions
- Insightful Editorials and Commentaries
- Focused, authoritative Clinical Reviews by thought leaders in oncology
- Practical summaries of the latest ASCO Guidelines
ReCAP = Research Contributions Abbreviated for Print
- Structured, accessible, one-page summaries clearly highlighting the main findings and significance of each Original Contribution.
- Increases the audience for each paper while optimizing the number of papers published in print.