Journal of Clinical Pathways

journal of clinical pathways® (jcp) features peer-reviewed educational and informational articles on issues related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pathways. relevant topics include comparative-effectiveness research; big data analytics; methods in clinical pathway development; optimization of clinical pathway implementation and adherence; health economics and outcomes research; patient-centered outcomes; and alternative payment and value-based care models. the mission of jcp is to provide a platform to advance the discussion of clinical pathways as a means to provide high-quality, cost-effective care. this is especially relevant to today’s health care landscape as it is undergoing a paradigm shift from a traditional fee-for-service to a value-based care model. clinical pathways represent the uniting of real-world clinical and financial data with clinical practice as a means to drive precision and optimization of care for patients. jcp addresses the po