February 15, 2026 / Last updated : February 15, 2026 Michele Webb artificial intelligence What It Means When a Cancer Registrar Says, “There Is No Room for AI in the Cancer Registry” Why do cancer registrars say, “There is no room for AI in the cancer registry?” As a cancer registrar who advocates for thoughtful AI automation, I hear this phrase often. In most cases, it is not opposition to innovation. It is a signal of perceived risk without control. AI has been part of registry work […]
February 15, 2026 / Last updated : February 15, 2026 Michele Webb artificial intelligence Why Saying AI Solutions Can “Do More With Less” Triggers Fear “Do more with less.” Four words that can instantly trigger alarm for cancer registrars. For many, the phrase activates a stress response rooted in familiar pressures: unrealistic expectations, shrinking timelines, or a perceived loss of control. When a team is already operating at maximum capacity, it can widen the gap between what leadership expects and […]
July 3, 2025 / Last updated : July 3, 2025 Michele Webb ODS-C artificial intelligence Your Data Should Travel as Far as Your Patients Outpatient cancer care reaches miles into the community.So should your Registry data. In today’s landscape, relying on inpatient-only records or admission (ADT) codes is a fast track to missed cases and incomplete reporting. To read or download the entire article, click here hashtag#OncologyData hashtag#HealthIT hashtag#OutpatientCare hashtag#Casefinding hashtag#AIinOncology hashtag#ThePowerOfOne hashtag#MicheleWebbODS
July 3, 2025 / Last updated : July 3, 2025 Michele Webb ODS-C artificial intelligence Outpatient Oncology is Redrawing the Map-Is Your Registry Keeping Up? Outpatient cancer care now accounts for the majority of services—but is your registry still operating on less than 100% of all the casefinding and abstracting source documents? If you can’t see the data, you can’t count it. In my new article, “Outpatient Oncology Is Redrawing the Map—Is Your Registry Keeping Up?” learn how cancer registrars […]
February 1, 2025 / Last updated : February 1, 2025 Michele Webb ODS-C artificial intelligence Changing Perceptions About AI The blog post said not to use artificial intelligence (AI). Or at least that is what caught my eye. After re-reading the post again I was relieved to see the author was concerned about how it was being used for a specific workflow and application, not related to healthcare. It made sense in that setting, but it did make me think. There is so much noise about the use of artificial intelligence these days for just about everything we do at work or at home. Oncology Data Specialists (ODS’) and oncology service line administrators might easily get caught up in the AI noise and dismiss its use in the cancer registry setting which could be a huge mistake. There are appropriate uses of AI in the Registry and it is important that you understand the use cases and benefits.
November 18, 2024 / Last updated : November 19, 2024 Michele Webb ODS-C artificial intelligence Unlocking Insights Through Data Collaboration in Cancer Care In today’s data-driven world, the potential to harness information to drive better health outcomes is crucial. Data collaboration—the act of gathering and connecting data from various sources—has emerged as a vital mechanism for improving the healthcare delivery process, especially in the realm of cancer prevention, treatment, and research. Learn how to break down silos and […]
November 18, 2024 / Last updated : November 19, 2024 Michele Webb ODS-C artificial intelligence Navigating Sanity in an AI Dominated World Cancer Registries are facing unprecedented challenges today and are balancing the demand for real-time clinical and predictive informatics while struggling with backlogs, inefficient manual processes, and workforce shortages. This guide helps Oncology Data Specialists (ODS) navigate the technical conversations while maintaining their sanity. Inspirata, an informatics company specializing in AI powered cancer registry solutions to […]
November 17, 2024 / Last updated : November 17, 2024 Michele Webb ODS-C artificial intelligence Cancer Registry Automation: A Transformative Leap Cancer Registrars have been talking about enhancing oncology informatics with automation for decades. It’s time for ODS’ and oncology executives to come together for transformative change! In the ever-evolving realm of cancer care, the integration of technology into clinical practice has ushered in a new era of efficiency and accuracy. Among the most compelling advancements […]