EDU 06 - Real-Time, Real-World Impact: How a Radiation Oncology Quality Collaborative, MROQC, is Shaping the Future of Radiation Oncology
MODERATOR(S)
Shruti Jolly, MD, MBA - University of Michigan
session DESCRIPTION
The Michigan Radiation Oncology Quality Consortium (MROQC) is a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan-Blue Care Network (BCBSM-BCN) sponsored Collaborative Quality Initiative (CQI). It comprises 25 Radiation Oncology academic and community practice facilities across Michigan, working together to identify best practices and guide the appropriate use of high-cost technology in radiation treatment. Since its inception in 2011, MROQC has collected real-world, real-time prospective data for nearly 40,000 patients spanning breast, lung, prostate cancers, and bone metastases. Unlike clinical trial data, which can take years to implement, real-world data provides immediate, actionable insights. This session will demonstrate how MROQC integrates patient-reported (PROs) and physician-reported outcomes to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice. It will also explore how payer-provider collaborations support a sustainable framework for quality improvement. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to enhance patient care using real-world data, along with insights on overcoming barriers to implementing quality metrics and achieving equity across diverse populations.
learning objectives
- Identify key strategies for developing and sustaining successful collaborative quality improvement programs.
- Evaluate the role of real-world data in reducing treatment-related toxicities and hospitalizations.
- Apply evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety, improve quality of care, and ensure equitable access to radiation therapy.
Credits
| AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: | 1.25 |
| CAMPEP Credits: | 1.25 |
| MDCB Credits: | 1.25 |
Presentations
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04:45pm - 04:47pm PTSpeaker: Shruti Jolly, MD, MBA - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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04:47pm - 04:57pm PTSpeaker: Melissa Mietzel, MS - Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor
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04:57pm - 05:12pm PTSpeaker: David Heimburger, MD - Traverse Bay Radiation Oncology, Traverse City
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05:12pm - 05:27pm PTSpeaker: Martha Matuszak, PhD - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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05:27pm - 05:42pm PTSpeaker: Frank Vicini, MD, FASTRO - MHP Radiation Oncology Institute (Farmington Hills), Farmington Hills
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05:42pm - 05:57pm PTSpeaker: Lori Pierce, MD, FASTRO, FASCO - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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05:57pm - 06:07pm PTSpeaker: Thomas Leyden, MBA - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), Detroit
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06:07pm - 06:20pm PTSpeaker: Shruti Jolly, MD, MBA - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor