Member May 2025: Business Models of Cancer Rehabilitation Practices: A Sampling from Across the Nation (on Demand)-Session Recording

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The Cancer Rehabilitation Member Community meeting, chaired by Leslie Begay, featured a panel of physicians discussing various business models in cancer rehabilitation practices across the United States. The session included physicians like Dr. Michael Stubblefield, who highlighted financial sustainability and operational challenges in rehabilitation. He emphasized the importance of profitable operations, pointing out that efficient billing and minimizing unreimbursed time are crucial. Dr. Kelsey Lau shared her experiences transitioning from an academic to a community setting, discussing integration, referral networks, and administrative considerations in building a rehabilitation program. She highlighted the significance of networking and alignment with the goals of the department one works in. Dr. Jessica Chang focused on the role of interventional procedures in a cancer rehabilitation practice, noting that despite their lower financial productivity, procedures can significantly improve patient quality of life and support overall care plans. She mentioned the need for building relationships with other specialties to optimize patient care. Finally, Dr. Lisa Rupert discussed academic-based cancer practices, elaborating on the three pillars of academic medicine—patient care, research, and education—and how these support and drive each other. She stressed the importance of understanding the hospital structure and funding sources, as well as aligning personal missions with institutional goals to enhance career advancement. The session underscored the diverse opportunities and challenges within cancer rehabilitation, highlighting the importance of collaboration and strategic planning to build successful practices.

Keywords

Cancer Rehabilitation

Leslie Begay

Business Models

United States

Financial Sustainability

Operational Challenges

Efficient Billing

Referral Networks

Interventional Procedures

Patient Quality of Life

Academic Medicine

Collaboration

Strategic Planning