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Advanced Practice Providers in Oncology Care: Consensus Principles for Clinical Practice Utilization

The NCCN’s Best Practice Committee APP workgroup generated consensus principles to optimize the potential of APPs.

  • By

  • Dori L. Klemanski

  • Terry Harrington

  • Lindsey Bandini

  • Kari Castillo

  • Michelle Gulbrandson

  • Amy Kjeldahl

  • Kevin Krise

  • Brighton Loveday

  • Todd Pickard

  • March 4, 2026

  • 10 min

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    Advanced practice providers (APPs) have evolved from serving underserved communities to integral roles in oncology care across various settings.

  • 2

    APPs contribute significantly to patient outcomes and demonstrate high productivity within the oncology care continuum.

  • 3

    Utilization of APPs in oncology varies by institution due to differences in state regulations, leadership structures, and productivity standards.

  • 4

    The NCCN convened workgroups to develop consensus principles for APP utilization, focusing on maximizing their education and clinical expertise.

  • 5

    Key principles emphasize APP leadership, comprehensive productivity measurement, and ongoing professional development to enhance oncology care.

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Advanced Practice Providers in Oncology Care: Consensus Principles for Clinical Practice Utilization

  • by Dori L. Klemanski, Terry Harrington, Lindsey Bandini, Kari Castillo, Michelle Gulbrandson, Amy Kjeldahl, Kevin Krise, Brighton Loveday, Todd Pickard

  • March 4, 2026

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