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5. New Landscape: Physician Compensation.

Author

Thomas, Christian A., Hirschorn, Allison M., Tomkins, Julia E., Birch, Walter E., Bosserman, Linda D., Patt, Debra A., Patel, Dhimant R., Diaz, Michael, Marsland, Thomas A., Klix, Mary M., Balaban, Edward P., Blanchard, Elizabeth M., Franklin, Gregg E., Seth, Rahul, and Norden, Andrew

Subjects
WAGES, MEDICAL care cost control
Abstract

The article presents the discussion on programs updating the current compensation structures as traditional compensation models. Topics include workgroup developed specific service categories for describing the work physicians performing regularly as part of the normal activities on a daily basis; and implementing a value-based model by revising the health care providers (HCP) compensation structure.

Published
2021
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7. Unifying System Health Management and Automated Decision Making.

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Balaban, Edward, Johnson, Stephen B., and Kochenderfer, Mykel J.

Subjects
DECISION making, AUTOMATIC control systems, COMPUTER systems, DYNAMICAL systems, ARTIFICIAL intelligence
Abstract

Health management of complex dynamic systems has evolved from simple automated alarms into a subfield of artificial intelligence with techniques for analyzing off-nominal conditions and generating responses. This evolution took place largely apart from the development of automated system control, planning, and scheduling (generally referred to in this work as decision making). While there have been efforts to establish an information exchange between system health management and decision making, successful practical implementations of integrated architectures remain limited. This article proposes that rather than being treated as connected yet distinct entities, system health management and decision making should be unified in their formulations. Enabled by advances in modeling and algorithms, we believe that a unified approach will increase systems' resilience to faults and improve their effectiveness. We overview the prevalent system health management methodology, illustrate its limitations through numerical examples, and describe a proposed unified approach. We then show how typical system health management concepts are accommodated in the proposed approach without loss of functionality or generality. A computational complexity analysis of the unified approach is also provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019
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8. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Treatment in Patients With Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update 2014

Author

Francis, Charles W., Khorana, Alok A., Tempero, Margaret A., Gates, Leigh E., Arcelus, Juan Ignacio, Balaban, Edward P., Clarke, Jeffrey M., Key, Nigel S., Lyman, Gary H., Kuderer, Nicole M., Flowers, Christopher R., Levine, Mark N., Kakkar, Ajay K., Bohlke, Kari, Falanga, Anna, Somerfield, Mark R., Lee, Agnes Y., Liebman, Howard A., and Wong, Sandra L.

Subjects
cardiovascular diseases, equipment and supplies
Abstract

To provide current recommendations about the prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cancer.

Published
2015
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10. Locally Advanced Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Summary.

Author

Balaban, Edward P., Mangu, Pamela B., and Yee, Nelson S.

Subjects
*TUMOR classification, *MEDICAL protocols, *DECISION making in clinical medicine, *PANCREATIC tumors, *TUMOR treatment
Abstract

This section presents an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) clinical practice guideline on management of locally advanced and unresectable pancreatic cancer (LAPC). Topics explored include acknowledging symptoms of patient with LAPC such as biliary obstruction and pancreatic insufficiency, the recommended computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen, pelvis and chest regions, and the need to consider patient preferences in using palliative care services.

Published
2017
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12. Prior Authorization: This Will Take Time.

Author

Balaban, Edward P.

Subjects
*MEDICAL care costs, *COST control, *INSURANCE, *HEALTH insurance, *TREATMENT delay (Medicine)
Abstract

The article focuses on the prior or pre-authorization (PA) process for cancer clinics. It discusses delayed patient care, impact of PA on patient outcomes, how the intention of PA was to ensure cost savings in medical equipment and services, the use of electronic health records for improving PA efficiency.

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2018
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15. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Treatment in Patients With Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update 2014.

Author

Lyman, Gary H., Bohlke, Kari, Khorana, Alok A., Kuderer, Nicole M., Lee, Agnes Y., Arcelus, Juan Ignacio, Balaban, Edward P., Clarke, Jeffrey M., Flowers, Christopher R., Francis, Charles W., Gates, Leigh E., Kakkar, Ajay K., Key, Nigel S., Levine, Mark N., Liebman, Howard A., Tempero, Margaret A., Wong, Sandra L., Somerfield, Mark R., and Falanga, Anna

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2015
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16. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Treatment in Patients With Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update.

Author

Lyman, Gary H., Khorana, Alok A., Kuderer, Nicole M., Lee, Agnes Y., Arcelus, Juan Ignatio, Balaban, Edward P., Clarke, Jeffrey M., Flowers, Christopher R., Francis, Charles W., Gates, Leigh E., Kakkar, Ajay K., Key, Nigel S., Levine, Mark N., Liebman, Howard A., Tempero, Margaret A., Wong, Sandra L., Prestrud, Ann Alexis, and Falanga, Anna

Published
2013
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27. Blood (Book).

Author

Balaban, Edward P.

Subjects
*BLOOD, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Blood: Pathophysiology,' by James H. Jandl.

Published
1991

28. First reported case of a squamous cell carcinoma arising in the duodenum in a patient with Lynch syndrome.

Author

Amjad AI, Singhi AD, Balaban EP, Dudley B, Brand RE, and Bahary N

Subjects
Biomarkers, Tumor analysis, Biomarkers, Tumor genetics, Biopsy, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell chemistry, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell genetics, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell therapy, Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis genetics, Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis therapy, DNA Mutational Analysis, DNA-Binding Proteins analysis, Duodenal Neoplasms genetics, Duodenal Neoplasms therapy, Duodenoscopy, Exons, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Humans, Immunohistochemistry, Male, Middle Aged, MutS Homolog 2 Protein analysis, MutS Homolog 2 Protein genetics, Phenotype, Sequence Deletion, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell pathology, Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis pathology, Duodenal Neoplasms pathology
Abstract

A 58 y/o male with Lynch syndrome, who was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising in the duodenum, is described. Previous malignancies included two metachronous colorectal adenocarcinomas, and a known family history of Lynch syndrome associated with deletion of exons 8-15 of the MSH2 gene. Analysis of his small bowel SCC revealed loss of MSH2 and MSH6 protein expression, suggesting a pathogenic role of the germ-line deletion. While small bowel adenocarcinomas have previously been reported in Lynch syndrome, to our knowledge this is the first report of Lynch syndrome-associated squamous histology. As patients with Lynch syndrome live longer with early detection and treatment of their cancers, unusual sites and histology of previously unreported cancers may emerge. It is also important to recognize variant histologies that otherwise might not prompt pursuing a diagnosis of Lynch syndrome in the appropriate clinical setting.

Published
2014

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