Results From the ASCO 2019 Survey of Oncology Practice Operations

Abstract

The Survey of Oncology Practice Operations is an annual survey conducted by ASCO since 2016. This is the first year in which results have been published publicly for use by practice leaders to compare the performance of their practice. The scope of the 125-question survey instrument includes medical oncology, radiation oncology, drug administration, laboratory, imaging, point-of-care dispensing pharmacy, clinical research, and practice/service-line administration. Benchmarks available include measures of staffing, productivity, revenue, and expenses, as well as a salary survey for 27 oncology-specific positions. We encourage readers of this article to develop capabilities to replicate these benchmarks within their practice and to participate in future years’ surveys.