Care Pathways for Radiation Therapy
Breast | Prostate | Head & Neck | Skin | Brain | Lung (Stages I & III) | Bone
The landscape of cancer care is rapidly evolving, marked by the emergence of new subtypes, therapeutic advancements, and intricate decision-making processes. With approximately 1.8 million new cancer cases diagnosed annually in the US, the need for effective, evidence-based care has never been more critical.
Health plans face the challenge of ensuring that emerging therapies and existing treatments are utilized appropriately to deliver optimal member care while managing costs. Providers seek streamlined prior authorization processes that align with national standards of care, promoting efficient treatment decisions. HealthHelp’s Care Pathway model offers a solution to these challenges.
HealthHelp’s Oncology Pathways Benefits All Stakeholders:
- Immediate Prior Authorization: Our evidence-based clinical pathways allow providers to receive immediate authorization for requested therapies, reducing administrative burden and ensuring timely access to care.
- Quality of Care: Guideline-driven treatment pathways ensure that patients receive the most appropriate and effective treatments, improving outcomes and satisfaction.
- Reduction in Unnecessary Spend: By promoting evidence-based care and avoiding unnecessary treatments, our pathways help health plans lower costs while maintaining high-quality care.
- Customized Approvals: For cases that deviate from standard protocols, providers can request authorization through our clinical team, ensuring that each patient’s unique needs are addressed.
Meet the Medical Director
Amin Mirhadi, MD |
Medical Director of Integrative Oncology
Dr. Amin Mirhadi is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist, who currently serves as a Faculty Physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the the Samuel Oschin Cancer Center. His primary clinical and research interests include breast cancer, lung cancer, and brain tumors, with an emphasis on utilizing techniques which deliver minimal amounts of radiation to the surrounding normal tissue, such as Image Guided Radiosurgery, Optical Surface Tracking and various other motion management techniques.