Ep 29 | The Future of the Journal of Clinical Pathways with Winston Wong

In this episode of the Only Healthcare Podcast, co-host Randy Vogenberg, PhD, sits down with Winston Wong, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Pathways, to explore the past, present, and future of one of the most influential publications in oncology care.

Winston shares how clinical pathways have evolved over more than two decades—from simple treatment sequencing tools designed to reduce variability, to comprehensive frameworks that now integrate personalized medicine, genomic testing, value-based care, and whole-person support. As the first and only editor-in-chief since the journal’s inception in 2015, Winston offers a unique perspective on how the publication has grown, adapted, and helped shape the national conversation around oncology quality, affordability, and outcomes.

Listeners will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the journal’s mission, how article categories have expanded across clinical, operational, economic, and palliative domains, and why JCP is now pursuing National Library of Medicine indexing to strengthen its credibility and impact for clinicians, employers, and researchers.

The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on what the next decade may bring for pathways—and how integrated care, social determinants of health, and evolving value-based care models will define the next frontier of oncology practice.

Key Topics Discussed

• The evolution of clinical pathways: From early-stage treatment sequencing to advanced tools supporting personalized oncology, genomic testing, and multidisciplinary care.

• The growth and mission of the Journal of Clinical Pathways: How JCP expanded from its 2015 launch to a nationally recognized publication advancing value-based oncology care.

• Article categories shaping the future of oncology: Prevention and diagnosis, treatment innovation, outcomes measurement, business infrastructure, predictive cost modeling, palliative care, and prehabilitation.

• The role of employers and managed care stakeholders: Why value-based care and clinical effectiveness require alignment between clinical quality and economic impact.

• The journal’s pursuit of NLM indexing: How indexing will enhance credibility, visibility, and submissions across clinical and health economics fields.

• The next decade of clinical pathways: Integration of whole-person care, personalized medicine, social disparities, and cross-journal collaboration.

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