Verdi Oncology has been invested in clinical research since its inception. Historically, medical advances have primarily come from research testing new treatments and medications. Unfortunately, many of the most cutting-edge treatments are not accessible to the patients who need them.…

Horizon Oncology & Research Center is excited to continue serving patients in the Lafayette community through our robust patient services program, VerdiCares. Within that program, we are introducing Care Management services, a support service that provides an integrated approach to…

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 70% of Americans don’t currently have an advance care plan. Advance care management is critical for empowering patients, especially when a patient and their loved ones are dealing with…

In recent years, new oncology trends have developed that can transform the way the oncology market functions. From 2015 to 2050, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the cancer incidence rate will increase by 49 percent. As…

Oncology care is one of the most progressive medical fields to be a part of. There are constant innovations that help to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality rates. The oncology care model (OCM) is one of the most promising…

Between 1999 and 2021, the U.S. conducted more clinical trials than any other developed country, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which was 157,618 trials. Coming in for a relatively close second was China, having conducted 80,333 studies in…

In 2018, healthcare costs for cancer patients in the United States totaled over $112 billion, creating a financial burden for individuals and American society. Some oncology practices adopt a medical model that offers a wide range of patient resources and…

Design in community oncology is the deliberate creation of an experience for oncology patients. This approach uses an empathy-driven model to improve the overall experience. Design thinking is an approach to problem-solving, leveraging human experience to generate ideas, prototypes, and…

An Experienced Oncologist Rejoins Horizon’s Growing Team Horizon Oncology and Research Center is excited to share the news that our team is growing! With the addition of two physicians and a nurse practitioner, we continue to support the Lafayette community…

Value-based care is an emerging framework that pays medical providers based on a patient’s health outcome. It differentiates itself from other popular models such as FFS by focusing on quality rather than quantity of service provided. Traditionally, hospitals and healthcare…