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Optimizing Quality and Efficiency of Healthcare Delivery in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

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Hematopoietic cell transplantation is a complex and resource intense procedure that can be associated with high risks of treatment failure due to disease relapse or complications. There also exists considerable variability among transplant centers with respect to the number of procedures performed, available resources and personnel, patient selection, transplant practices, and supportive care. Hematopoietic cell transplantation as a specialty has been a pioneer in incorporating the constructs of quality and efficiency routinely in patient care. However, several challenges still remain. Harmonization of data collection and reporting, use of innovative technological tools, evidence-based practice supported by clinical trials, better efforts towards care coordination and transition of care, and reduction of variation will facilitate these efforts and will lead to improved experience and outcomes for hematopoietic cell transplant recipients.

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  1. Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA

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Majhail, N.S. Optimizing Quality and Efficiency of Healthcare Delivery in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation. Curr Hematol Malig Rep 10, 199–204 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11899-015-0264-3

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