Assessment of “Best Practice” Treatment Patterns for a “Radiation Oncology Community Outreach Group” Engaged in Cancer Disparities Outcomes

Despite a small sample, patients served by these institutions, regardless of minority status, received radiation oncology care at or above the accepted standards. A quality assessment/quality improvement initiative using ACR accreditation to ensure that “best practice” levels led to improved standards. Accreditation is one method that could be used to support a “pay-for-performance” program.