A new care delivery model for gastrointestinal malignancies significantly enhances patient access and treatment initiation.

• APPs increased initial patient evaluations from 25.5% to 61.2% post-implementation.
• Patients were more likely to proceed to surgery after their first visit, rising from 11.4% to 14.3%.

Implementing this model can streamline workflows and improve patient readiness for treatment.

• Overall, new patient volume increased by 36.9%, reinforcing the value of incorporating APPs into surgical teams.