Ryan Nipp, MD, MPH, MBA, FASCO

@ryannipp.bsky.social

Oncologist and cancer outcomes researcher at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and the Stephenson Cancer Center || Passionate about improving cancer care || #PallOnc #GeriOnc

Among #Medicare Advantage beneficiaries aged 75 years or older with #cancer, a lay health worker–administered telephone assessment reduced acute care use, including 68% lower odds of hospitalization, compared with standard care. ja.ma/4plhA05

Infographic titled JAMA: Lay Health Worker-Led Intervention. It studies if a lay health worker-led symptom assessment intervention reduces acute care among older adults with cancer. The infographic has details about population, intervention, findings, and location.

💬 Editorial: A randomized trial in community oncology clinics demonstrated that telephone-based lay health worker–administered PRO assessments for older adults with #cancer resulted in reductions in acute care utilization and lower mortality. ja.ma/4ax5ygt

JAMA cover: 'A Scalable Model to Improve Cancer Care for Older Adults—Lo-Fi, High Impact' by Alexi A. Wright et al. Published online Dec 30, 2025. Editorial highlights cancer care disparities in older adults.

Truly honored to be a featured voice at #ASCOQLTY25 alongside such inspiring colleagues who are shaping the future of quality cancer care Join us in Chicago & online, Oct 10–11, for sessions on shared decision-making, advancing quality cancer care and much more @ascocancer.bsky.social

Bild
American Society of Clinical Oncology@ascocancer.bsky.social · 12mo ago

We’re excited to announce the ASCO Quality Care Symposium Featured Voices! Follow them before, during & after the event for expert insights & to be a part of the meeting experience. Join the conversation w/ the official hashtag #ASCOQLTY25. Registration is still open: brnw.ch/21wVoQS