ASCO follows standardized principles of measurement science utilizing a rigorous, evidence-based, and multi-disciplinary development process that is reviewed annually and updated approximately every three years. The process involves merging staff proficiency in measurement science and development methodology with clinical knowledge from multiple-specialty, multi-disciplinary Technical Expert Panels (TEPs) that have patient representation. The ultimate goal of this process is to develop measures that improve patients' health outcomes.
Key measure development considerations:
- Supporting evidence and link to outcomes
- Gaps and/or variations in care
- Gaps in measurement
- Feasibility of measure implementation
Visit the ASCO Measure Methodology Manual to learn more about the ASCO measurement science program and development process.
ASCO requires conflict of interest (COI) disclosure by individuals involved in measure development and sets limits on the financial relationships that panel members can have with companies that could reasonably be affected by care delivered in accordance with the developed measures. For more information, read ASCO's COI policy and implementation processes.