Flatiron Assist is an oncology-specific Clinical Decision Support (CDS) platform developed by Flatiron Health. It is designed to be integrated directly into the Electronic Health Record (EHR), such as Flatiron's OncoEMR® or through platforms like Epic's App Orchard, to provide real-time, evidence-based guidance to oncology care clinicians at the point of care. The platform's core value proposition is to "unleash precision oncology" by improving the patient experience, streamlining practice operations, and increasing revenue through more efficient and compliant workflows.
Key Features and Capabilities:
Flatiron Assist surfaces evidence-based treatment options, site-preferred pathways, and relevant clinical trial opportunities. It incorporates the latest National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for the 26 most common cancers, which are updated monthly.
Administratively, the platform helps save time on prior authorization by leveraging structured patient-level documentation and collects data that drives revenue-generating initiatives. It also offers provider-level reporting to track treatment patterns and reduce unwarranted variation in care.
Target Users and Use Cases:
Target users include oncologists, advanced practice providers, and cancer center administrators within community oncology practices and academic medical centers. The platform has demonstrated positive outcomes, including an 88% concordance with NCCN guidelines and a 44% reduction in the number of unique regimens ordered across cancer centers, driven by high clinician adoption (typically 80%).
Integration and Technical Details:
As an EHR-integrated tool, it is deployed as a cloud-based (SaaS) solution, with a companion OncoAir™ mobile app available for clinicians to manage patient care on the go. Flatiron Health's overall systems adhere to stringent compliance standards, including HIPAA and HITRUST CSF.