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Columbia Basin Hematology & Oncology Recognized for Cancer Care by Prestigious National Oncology Organization
Kennewick, WA – Columbia Basin Hematology & Oncology has become the first oncology practices in the state of Washington to be recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI® Certification Program is a new initiative to certify oncology practices that meet rigorous standards for high-quality cancer care.
There are currently 59 QOPI certified practices in the United States. CBHO is the first in the state of Washington to pass the rigorous standards and examinations to achieve certification. "QOPI underscores our commitment to our patients and we're extremely proud to be among the first in the country and the very first in Washington, to receive this certification from ASCO" said Dr. Thomas Rado.
Increasingly educated patients and families demand accountability and the highest standards from cancer care providers," said Douglas W. Blayney, MD, immediate past president of ASCO. "The QOPI certification will allow oncologists in the community to be at the forefront of cancer care, and to be recognized for their quality. The Certification Program will help practices determine whether they are providing the best treatment and care possible to their patients, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and ongoing quality improvement in the hematology-oncology outpatient practice."
QOPI is a voluntary, self-assessment and improvement program launched by ASCO in 2006 to help hematology-oncology and medical oncology practices assess the quality of the care they provide to patients. Through the program, practices abstract data from patients' records up to twice per year and enter this information into a secure database. More than 640 oncology practices have registered in the QOPI program.
QOPI analyzes individual practice data and compares these to more than 80 evidence-based and consensus quality measures. The information is then provided in reports to participating practices. Individual practices are also able to compare their performance to data from other practices across the country. Based on this feedback, doctors and practices can identify areas for improvement.
The QOPI Certification Program provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet these high standards for quality cancer care.
For more information about Columbia Basin Hematology & Oncology visit their website at cbho.org.
About ASCO:
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. With more than 28,000 members, ASCO is committed to improving cancer care through scientific meetings, educational programs and peer-reviewed journals. For ASCO information and resources, visit www.asco.org. Patient-oriented cancer information is available at www.Cancer.Net.
