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APTIUM ONCOLOGY’S ARTICLE IN ONCOLOGY ISSUES DOCUMENTS IMPACT OF CANCER CENTER DESIGN ON PATIENT CARE

Featured in a recent issue of Oncology Issues, this article outlines how the delivery of cancer treatment extends beyond clinical care and technology to include the environment where care is delivered, and points to Aptium’s expertise in planning and developing “healing environments.” Evidence-based design as a way to create better patient outcomes, recruit and retain staff and achieve operational efficiency is a concept that has gained traction in recent years, and nowhere is it more intelligently executed than at Aptium’s network of cancer centers.

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APTIUM CIO HIGHLIGHTS THE CHANGING ROLE OF IT IN ARTICLE FOR ADVANCE MAGAZINE

A recent issue of Advance for Health Information Executives features an article by Wes Scruggs, Aptium Oncology’s Chief Information Officer, on the evolution of IT functionality requirements in the ambulatory cancer center. Titled ’The Evolving Cancer Center,’ the article details Aptium Oncology’s information technology experience in the outpatient hospital-based setting through progressive phases of IT development over 10 years.

Scruggs writes about the profound transformation of outpatient oncology IT from relatively straightforward back-office and administrative support functions to one that includes a vast array of clinical, decision-support and reporting capabilities. Citing EMR as an example, he notes that the industry as a whole is embracing, budgeting for and implementing systems that will eventually eliminate all, most or some paper from the clinical process.

Scruggs highlights communication as key in securing buy-in and implementing emerging IT initiatives. He writes that the successful CIO must maintain an open dialogue with stakeholders, and must have enough political capital to deliver process change through clinical leadership, sales skills, the bully pulpit, and yes, even donuts for the midnight nurses.

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APTIUM FEATURED IN A SPECIAL REPORT IN MODERN HEALTHCARE ON OUTSOURCING CANCER-CARE PROGRAMS

Aptium Oncology was recently featured in a special report in Modern Healthcare about how hospitals are outsourcing their oncology programs. Titled 'Venturing Outside,' the article describes the innovative ways healthcare providers are looking for ways to maintain strong cancer center programs, with outsourcing as one option. It highlights the Aptium model as one that focuses on partnering with hospitals in building and developing cancer centers while providing physicians optimum latitude on their practice of medicine and participation in clinical trials.

Modern Healthcare reporter Jessica Zigmond interviewed Stephen Bordelon, Aptium's Executive Vice President of Business Development, for the story. The article devotes several paragraphs to Bordelon's description of the Aptium business model and how it aligns with current and future cancer-care trends. Modern Healthcare has been the industry's premier publication for 30 years, having earned the trust of healthcare executives for its unbiased and award-winning reporting.

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PRESENTATIONS

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SPEAKING EVENTS

September 9-11, 2008
Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo - Chicago, IL
Myra Fouts, Vice-President of Medical Affairs, co-presents with Natalie Miovski, AIA, LEED AP, Healthcare Principal, EwingCole on “Still Striving for the Perfect Cancer Center: Re-designing the Wheel Again.” Building on the Data Matrix presented at HFSE 2007, this session will look at how key influencers of design affect not only the design, but also the technology, work processes, operational efficiencies, management style and strategies to prevent medical errors. However, the design and construction process is lengthy. As an interim solution in this increasingly competitive environment, the session will discuss “quick fixes” that serve as an opportunity to begin the change management process until a new center can be built. For more information, log on to http://www.hcarefacilities.com.

September 21-23, 2008
Outpatient 100 - San Diego, CA
Richard Emery, Vice President & Executive Director, Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center, will present on the “Financial Success Factors in Meeting the Demand for Cancer Care.” This presentation will address the demographic realities of cancer and how your hospital/system can serve the impending demand for cancer care services. It will cover the economics of developing a comprehensive cancer center, from the financial decision-making process to the operational and quality performance success factors once the center opens its doors. Additionally, the session will address the strategic synergies of building a top-notch center, including physician recruitment, payor contracts and patient satisfaction. For more information, log on to: http://www.op100.info/.

October 20-21, 2008
Cancer Center Business Summit - Chicago, IL
Myra Fouts, Vice-President of Medical Affairs, co-presents with Cheryl Gelder-Kogan of Oncology Management Consulting on a session tentatively titled “Space Planning & Design in the Hospital-Based Setting.” For more information, log on to: www.foley.com.

November 8-11, 2008
Health Care Design 08 - Washington, DC
Myra Fouts, Vice-President of Medical Affairs, co-presents with Natalie Miovski, AIA LEED, AP, Healthcare Principal, Ewing Cole, on a discussion topic titled “Architectural Medicine: Tools that Aid Nurses Doing More With Less.” Architecture can support a clinician’s effort to provide quality healthcare. However, the facility can be seen as a barrier to rapidly changing healthcare delivery. With a myriad of challenges facing healthcare, this session will examine how architecture can address one of healthcare’s key challenges: the nursing shortage. The session will aim to identify and improve strategic architectural techniques that impact a nurse’s ability to deliver quality care, as well as provide tools that will aid in facility design and efficient planning. For more information, log on to: http://www.hcd08.com/ME2/Default.asp.

November 19-21, 2008
American Academy of Medical Administrators (AMMA) - San Antonio, TX
Myra Fouts, Vice-President of Medical Affairs, co-presents with Natalie Miovski, AIA LEED, AP, Healthcare Principal, Ewing Cole, on “Anticipating Ideal Cancer Care: Utilizing Experience to Influence Tomorrow’s Design.” This presentation explores an evolving data matrix of key influencers that affect the design of the cancer center to make it “ideal” for a specific market, population or location. The matrix was conceived in collaboration between architect, clinician and administrator utilizing over 50 existing cancer centers. These insights will not only assist in ensuring a healing environment, but also indicate how design influences operational processes resulting in increased patient, staff, and administrator satisfaction and a more competitive edge. Case studies that incorporate the design process through post - occupancy review will be used to exemplify the application of the matrix in different environments. For more information, log on to:http://www.aameda.org/Conference/Annual/AnnualMain.html.

TRADE SHOWS

June 27 - 28, 2008
Best of ASCO East: WCIO
Boston, MS

July 8 - 9, 2008
Advisory Board Marketing/Planning Leadership Council
Chicago, IL

July 14, 2008
Career MD
Dallas, TX

July 19 - 23, 2008
AHNS 7th Annual Head and Neck Cancer Meeting
San Francisco, CA

July 24 - 26, 2008
AHA Leadership Summit
San Diego, CA

July 29, 2008
Career MD
Detroit, MI

August 4, 2008
Career MD
Cleveland, OH

August 21, 2008
Career MD
New York City, NY

August 25 - 26, 2008
Advisory Board Marketing/Planning Leadership Council
Chicago, IL

August 25 - 26, 2008
Advisory Board CEO Session
Dana Point, CA

August 27, 2008
Career MD
Chicago, IL

September 5 - 7, 2008
ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium
Washington, DC

September 8, 2008
Career MD
Los Angeles, CA

September 8 - 9, 2008
Advisory Board Marketing/Planning Leadership Council
Washington, DC

September 16, 2008
Career MD
Chapel Hill, NC

September 17 - 20, 2008
ACCC Economics Conference
San Francisco, CA

September 21 - 23, 2008
Outpatient 100
San Diego, CA

September 21 - 25, 2008
ASTRO - 50th Annual Meeting
Boston, MS

September 23, 2008
Career MD
Boston, MS

September 25 - 28, 2008
3rd Annual Oncology Congress
San Francisco, CA

October 3, 2008
Career MD
Washington, DC

October 19 - 21, 2008
Cancer Center Business Summit
Chicago, IL

October 20, 2008
Career MD
Milwaukee, MN

October 27 - 28, 2008
Oncology Roundtable
Atlanta, GA

November 3 - 4, 2008
Healthcare Advisory Board
Chicago, IL

November 6 - 7, 2008
Healthcare Advisory Board
Atlanta, GA

November 10 - 11, 2008
Oncology Roundtable
Chicago, IL

November 20, 2008
Career, MD
San Francisco, CA

December 4 - 5, 2008
Healthcare Advisory Board
Cleveland, OH

December 6, 2008
Career MD
Philadelphia, PA

December 8 - 9, 2008
Healthcare Advisory Board
New York, NY

December 11 - 12, 2008
Healthcare Advisory Board
Boston, MA

December 18, 2008
Career MD
Atlanta, GA

December 18 - 19, 2008
Healthcare Advisory Board
Dallas, TX


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	ARTICLES
	*APTIUM ONCOLOGY’S ARTICLE IN ONCOLOGY ISSUES* DOCUMENTS IMPACT OF CANCER CENTER DESIGN ON PATIENT CARE** Featured in a recent issue of Oncology Issues, this article outlines how the delivery of cancer treatment extends beyond clinical care and technology to include the environment where care is delivered, and points to Aptium’s expertise in planning and developing “healing environments.” Evidence-based design as a way to create better patient outcomes, recruit and retain staff and achieve operational efficiency is a concept that has gained traction in recent years, and nowhere is it more intelligently executed than at Aptium’s network of cancer centers. Read entire article
	APTIUM CIO HIGHLIGHTS THE CHANGING ROLE OF IT IN ARTICLE FOR ADVANCE MAGAZINE A recent issue of Advance for Health Information Executives features an article by Wes Scruggs, Aptium Oncology’s Chief Information Officer, on the evolution of IT functionality requirements in the ambulatory cancer center. Titled ’The Evolving Cancer Center,’ the article details Aptium Oncology’s information technology experience in the outpatient hospital-based setting through progressive phases of IT development over 10 years. Scruggs writes about the profound transformation of outpatient oncology IT from relatively straightforward back-office and administrative support functions to one that includes a vast array of clinical, decision-support and reporting capabilities. Citing EMR as an example, he notes that the industry as a whole is embracing, budgeting for and implementing systems that will eventually eliminate all, most or some paper from the clinical process. Scruggs highlights communication as key in securing buy-in and implementing emerging IT initiatives. He writes that the successful CIO must maintain an open dialogue with stakeholders, and must have enough political capital to deliver process change through clinical leadership, sales skills, the bully pulpit, and yes, even donuts for the midnight nurses. Read entire article
	*APTIUM FEATURED IN A SPECIAL REPORT IN MODERN HEALTHCARE* ON OUTSOURCING CANCER-CARE PROGRAMS** Aptium Oncology was recently featured in a special report in Modern Healthcare about how hospitals are outsourcing their oncology programs. Titled 'Venturing Outside,' the article describes the innovative ways healthcare providers are looking for ways to maintain strong cancer center programs, with outsourcing as one option. It highlights the Aptium model as one that focuses on partnering with hospitals in building and developing cancer centers while providing physicians optimum latitude on their practice of medicine and participation in clinical trials. Modern Healthcare reporter Jessica Zigmond interviewed Stephen Bordelon, Aptium's Executive Vice President of Business Development, for the story. The article devotes several paragraphs to Bordelon's description of the Aptium business model and how it aligns with current and future cancer-care trends. Modern Healthcare has been the industry's premier publication for 30 years, having earned the trust of healthcare executives for its unbiased and award-winning reporting. Read entire article ARCHIVES Cancer Center Design Highlighted in Oncology Issues Article Pay for Performance: an Oncology Strategy
	PRESENTATIONS
	View our experts' presentations at the Cancer Center Business Summit. Architectural Planning Low Resolution Medium Resolution High Resolution Innovator Case Study Low Resolution Medium Resolution High Resolution The Economics of Radiation Technology Low Resolution Medium Resolution High Resolution
	SPEAKING EVENTS September 9-11, 2008 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo - Chicago, IL Myra Fouts, Vice-President of Medical Affairs, co-presents with Natalie Miovski, AIA, LEED AP, Healthcare Principal, EwingCole on “Still Striving for the Perfect Cancer Center: Re-designing the Wheel Again.” Building on the Data Matrix presented at HFSE 2007, this session will look at how key influencers of design affect not only the design, but also the technology, work processes, operational efficiencies, management style and strategies to prevent medical errors. However, the design and construction process is lengthy. As an interim solution in this increasingly competitive environment, the session will discuss “quick fixes” that serve as an opportunity to begin the change management process until a new center can be built. For more information, log on to http://www.hcarefacilities.com. September 21-23, 2008 Outpatient 100 - San Diego, CA Richard Emery, Vice President & Executive Director, Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center, will present on the “Financial Success Factors in Meeting the Demand for Cancer Care.” This presentation will address the demographic realities of cancer and how your hospital/system can serve the impending demand for cancer care services. It will cover the economics of developing a comprehensive cancer center, from the financial decision-making process to the operational and quality performance success factors once the center opens its doors. Additionally, the session will address the strategic synergies of building a top-notch center, including physician recruitment, payor contracts and patient satisfaction. For more information, log on to: http://www.op100.info/. October 20-21, 2008 Cancer Center Business Summit - Chicago, IL Myra Fouts, Vice-President of Medical Affairs, co-presents with Cheryl Gelder-Kogan of Oncology Management Consulting on a session tentatively titled “Space Planning & Design in the Hospital-Based Setting.” For more information, log on to: www.foley.com. November 8-11, 2008 Health Care Design 08 - Washington, DC Myra Fouts, Vice-President of Medical Affairs, co-presents with Natalie Miovski, AIA LEED, AP, Healthcare Principal, Ewing Cole, on a discussion topic titled “Architectural Medicine: Tools that Aid Nurses Doing More With Less.” Architecture can support a clinician’s effort to provide quality healthcare. However, the facility can be seen as a barrier to rapidly changing healthcare delivery. With a myriad of challenges facing healthcare, this session will examine how architecture can address one of healthcare’s key challenges: the nursing shortage. The session will aim to identify and improve strategic architectural techniques that impact a nurse’s ability to deliver quality care, as well as provide tools that will aid in facility design and efficient planning. For more information, log on to: http://www.hcd08.com/ME2/Default.asp. November 19-21, 2008 American Academy of Medical Administrators (AMMA) - San Antonio, TX Myra Fouts, Vice-President of Medical Affairs, co-presents with Natalie Miovski, AIA LEED, AP, Healthcare Principal, Ewing Cole, on “Anticipating Ideal Cancer Care: Utilizing Experience to Influence Tomorrow’s Design.” This presentation explores an evolving data matrix of key influencers that affect the design of the cancer center to make it “ideal” for a specific market, population or location. The matrix was conceived in collaboration between architect, clinician and administrator utilizing over 50 existing cancer centers. These insights will not only assist in ensuring a healing environment, but also indicate how design influences operational processes resulting in increased patient, staff, and administrator satisfaction and a more competitive edge. Case studies that incorporate the design process through post - occupancy review will be used to exemplify the application of the matrix in different environments. For more information, log on to:http://www.aameda.org/Conference/Annual/AnnualMain.html. TRADE SHOWS June 27 - 28, 2008 Best of ASCO East: WCIO Boston, MS July 8 - 9, 2008 Advisory Board Marketing/Planning Leadership Council Chicago, IL July 14, 2008 Career MD Dallas, TX July 19 - 23, 2008 AHNS 7th Annual Head and Neck Cancer Meeting San Francisco, CA July 24 - 26, 2008 AHA Leadership Summit San Diego, CA July 29, 2008 Career MD Detroit, MI August 4, 2008 Career MD Cleveland, OH August 21, 2008 Career MD New York City, NY August 25 - 26, 2008 Advisory Board Marketing/Planning Leadership Council Chicago, IL August 25 - 26, 2008 Advisory Board CEO Session Dana Point, CA August 27, 2008 Career MD Chicago, IL September 5 - 7, 2008 ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium Washington, DC September 8, 2008 Career MD Los Angeles, CA September 8 - 9, 2008 Advisory Board Marketing/Planning Leadership Council Washington, DC September 16, 2008 Career MD Chapel Hill, NC September 17 - 20, 2008 ACCC Economics Conference San Francisco, CA September 21 - 23, 2008 Outpatient 100 San Diego, CA September 21 - 25, 2008 ASTRO - 50th Annual Meeting Boston, MS September 23, 2008 Career MD Boston, MS September 25 - 28, 2008 3rd Annual Oncology Congress San Francisco, CA October 3, 2008 Career MD Washington, DC October 19 - 21, 2008 Cancer Center Business Summit Chicago, IL October 20, 2008 Career MD Milwaukee, MN October 27 - 28, 2008 Oncology Roundtable Atlanta, GA November 3 - 4, 2008 Healthcare Advisory Board Chicago, IL November 6 - 7, 2008 Healthcare Advisory Board Atlanta, GA November 10 - 11, 2008 Oncology Roundtable Chicago, IL November 20, 2008 Career, MD San Francisco, CA December 4 - 5, 2008 Healthcare Advisory Board Cleveland, OH December 6, 2008 Career MD Philadelphia, PA December 8 - 9, 2008 Healthcare Advisory Board New York, NY December 11 - 12, 2008 Healthcare Advisory Board Boston, MA December 18, 2008 Career MD Atlanta, GA December 18 - 19, 2008 Healthcare Advisory Board Dallas, TX