ACCC 2023 Impact Report

(RE)BUILDING THE ONCOLOGY WORKFORCE

INNOVATOR AWARDS

CHAMPIONING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE

DYNAMIC EDUCATION

ADVANCING CLINICAL RESEARCH THROUGH INNOVATIVE COLLABORATIONS

ELEVATING OUR ADVOCACY VOICES AT THE FEDERAL LEVELS

DEVELOPING RESOURCES FOR THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

PROJECTS WITH IMPACTFUL RESULTS

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

ENGAGING WITH ACCC & YOUR COLLEAGUES

(RE)BUILDING THE ONCOLOGY WORKFORCE

INNOVATOR AWARDS

CHAMPIONING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE

DYNAMIC EDUCATION

ADVANCING CLINICAL RESEARCH THROUGH INNOVATIVE COLLABORATIONS

ELEVATING OUR ADVOCACY VOICES AT THE FEDERAL LEVELS

DEVELOPING RESOURCES FOR THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

PROJECTS WITH IMPACTFUL RESULTS

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

ENGAGING WITH ACCC & YOUR COLLEAGUES

Health care workforce issues are ever-present in the current social media feeds. From lingering shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic, to strikes at major institutions across multiple states, it will be up to employers to answer the call of employees. In an atmosphere where workers across many industries are looking for better pay and benefits, health care workers are fighting for safer and more secure work environments that include improved staffing levels to meet patient needs.

Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, chief operating officer for Highlands Oncology Group, PA, was named ACCC president on March 10, 2023. He selected “(Re)Building the Oncology Workforce to Deliver Next Generation Cancer Care,” as the president’s theme, with priorities that include identifying, developing, and delivering educational and advocacy resources to expand the capacity of the cancer care workforce, exploring innovative ways to deliver the highest quality of care; identifying, fostering, and mentoring future leaders in cancer care delivery; and broadening the coalition of the oncology workforce to reflect the growing complexity of cancer care and to realize more equitable cancer care delivery.

“One of the greatest challenges we face over the next decade is related to our oncology workforce. Specifically, will we have enough providers and staff to support and deliver lifesaving treatments to patients?”

—Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA

ACCC Workforce Development Curriculum

Workforce issues such as burnout, recruitment, retention, and identifying and engaging new and diverse leaders, require today’s oncology programs and practices to reimagine many of their strategies, operations, and processes. ACCC developed an online curriculum that covers important issues such as workforce development strategies along the continuum; building an oncology workforce pipeline; developing competitive compensation and benefits packages; onboarding and establishing relationships with staff; and leadership development and training. This important topic was part of a special workforce development track at the ACCC 40th National Oncology Conference, October 4–6, in Austin, Texas. The Workforce Development Curriculum is designed to help oncology programs and practices create the positive change that their clinicians, staff, and patients deserve.

Fireside Chats

To engage members in the president’s theme of (Re)Building the Oncology Workforce, a series of 3 Fireside Chats were held, each with its own theme.

The first fireside chat was held July 10, 2023. Its focus was real-world experiences, current trends, and take-home strategies for mitigating burnout and promoting self-care among staff at cancer programs and practices.

The second fireside chat was held September 7, 2023, with a focus on actionable strategies cancer programs and practices can use in delivering next-generation cancer care to underserved communities. Fireside chat No. 3 was held on November 7, 2023, and focused on the importance of leadership development and the positive effects a healthy work environment has on patients with cancer, staff, and the larger oncology community.

Keep a lookout for the next and final chat.

Articles

ACCC’s peer-reviewed journal Oncology Issues covered a variety of workforce topics, including the need for an equitable cancer care delivery system, highlighting inequities that will need to be addressed to deliver next-generation cancer care; investing in the oncology workforce; and cultural improvement, among many others.

Blogs

ACCCBuzz covered many topics focusing on the needs of the health care workforce, including normalizing helpers seeking help and leading with gratitude. Additional insights highlight the alarming trend of burnout and how organizations can create a healthier, more rewarding working environment by fostering cancer care team resiliency and well-being.

In 2023, ACCC celebrated 6 Innovator Awards winners. The 13th annual ACCC Innovator Awards recognized visionary and compelling ideas in oncology from ACCC cancer program members nationwide.

Duke Cancer Institute

Durham, North Carolina

e-Consults for Immune-Related Toxicities Improve Patient Access and Reduce Costs

Mount Sinai Health System

New York, New York

An Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist Role Improves Quality, Efficiency, Wellness & Administrative Outcomes

Oncology Hematology Care, Inc.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Closing the Testing Gap: Standardization of Comprehensive Biomarker Testing in NSCLC

Orlando Health Cancer Institute

Orlando, Florida

Leveraging Technology to Develop an Express Symptom Management Program & Prevent ED Visits

Lipson Cancer Institute

Rochester, New York

Collaborative Care: A Model for Embedding Counseling in Oncology and Palliative Care

St Elizabeth Cancer Center

Edgewood, Kentucky

A Model for Demonstrating Sustainable Outreach for Cancer Screening

In 2022, President Joe Biden announced plans to revamp the Federal Cancer Moonshot program he spearheaded in 2016, with the goal of reducing the cancer death rate by at least 50% over the next 25 years. ACCC, a long-time supporter of Cancer Moonshot, has provided the White House with resources and tools from its member programs, with a specific focus on cancer prevention for underserved and marginalized patient populations.

The President’s Cancer Panel held its first National Cancer Plan Stakeholder meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2023. As the leading education and advocacy organization for the cancer care community, ACCC was invited to share the association’s key priorities for impacting cancer care in the US. ACCC President Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, who is also chief operating officer at Highlands Oncology Group, PA, discussed these initiatives in a 30-minute session that included a robust question and answer period.

Appalachian Community Cancer Alliance

On November 9, 2023, ACCC held an in-person event with participating practice sites in Pikeville, Kentucky, to share lung cancer screening best practices, network with public health partners, and to create an action plan with anticipated goals. Attendees noted that the connections made from this meeting will be useful in their work moving forward.

Rural Appalachian Lung Cancer Screening Initiative

This partnership between ACCC, the LUNGevity Foundation, a nonprofit committed to improving the lives and survivorship of lung cancer patients, and 6 state oncology societies, is developing and implementing person-centered and sustainable approaches to increase lung cancer screening in rural Appalachia and overcome regional barriers to care.

2023 ACCC Innovator Award— A Model for Demonstrating Sustainable Outreach for Cancer Screening

St Elizabeth Cancer Center in Edgewood, Kentucky, a participating organization in the Rural Lung Initiative, received a 2023 ACCC Innovator Award for demonstrating sustainable outreach for cancer screening. The Population Health Support Services team educates patients and the community about the importance of screening, eligibility criteria, and the availability of screening services. The lung cancer screening program has completed more than 30,000 lung cancer screens since its inception in 2013.

National Minority Quality Forum

On April 17–18, 2023, the National Minority Quality Forum held its annual Summit on Health Disparities and Spring Health Braintrust. ACCC participated in this 2-day event, sharing key takeaways from each day in a series of blogs. The first focused on Improving Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials and the second highlighted Patient Education to Achieve Health Equity.

NMQF Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative: Flint, Michigan Event

On August 26, 2023, the National Minority Quality Forum’s Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative and partners provided health education, free cancer screenings, and more to approximately 2,000 at-risk individuals in the Flint, Michigan, community during the Flint Northern High School Reunion. ACCC assisted with awareness building and dissemination of information about the opportunity to participate across the cancer program membership and oncology state societies.

Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials—ASCO-ACCC Initiative

ACCC and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) formed a partnership to increase racial and ethnic diversity in cancer clinical trials in the US, with a specific focus on Black and Hispanic patients. The ASCO-ACCC Initiative released resources to help research sites increase racial and ethnic equity, diversity, and inclusion in cancer clinical trials. The Just Ask™ Training Program, an online learning experience using real-world examples of implicit bias, the companion Just Ask™ Training Facilitation Guide, and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Research Site Self-Assessment are available free and represent a full and complementary set of resources that can help research sites address barriers to participation in cancer clinical trials among racial and ethnic populations that have been historically underrepresented.

ACCC prides itself on quality research and production of useful materials for its member organizations. Here is a snapshot of some key initiatives throughout 2023.

Comprehensive Cancer Care Services

Comprehensive cancer care encompasses a broad range of services that are commonly referred to as supportive oncology care services. These services typically include nutrition counseling, patient navigation, information on cost of care, social work, and survivorship care planning, among others. The delivery of comprehensive cancer care is essential to person-centered care and has been found to greatly improve quality of life and outcomes.

Abstracts/Presentations

Find poster presentations given at the ASCO Quality Care Symposium and Virtual Scientific Program.

Podcasts

ACCC’s podcasts have spanned multiple years and topics such as the business case for hiring oncology social workers.

Call to Action: Delivery of Psychosocial Care in Oncology Summit

Emotional distress and mental health for patients and caregivers can greatly impact quality of life, treatment outcomes, and even the cost of care. While progress has been made with distress screening, finding effective and efficient practice solutions to address these needs can tax the care delivery system and contribute to staff stress and burnout.

Cancer Diagnostics

In an age of precision medicine, rapidly advancing biomarkers, and innovative cancer screening technologies, the demand for up-to-date information and tools is increasing like never before. ACCC has been on the forefront of this demand for years, highlighting the expanding role of biomarkers in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment selection, as well as providing insights and tools to support multidisciplinary cancer care team members.

e-Course

This 20-minute, self-paced e-course offers financial navigators foundational knowledge of biomarkers testing and insurance guidelines.

Podcasts

ACCC’s podcasts have spanned multiple years and topics such as the business case for hiring oncology social workers.

Hematologic Malignancies

Developing quality improvement programs aimed at reducing health care disparities and improving the standard of care received by patients with hematologic cancers are key priorities in ACCC’s educational portfolio. To date, ACCC’s portfolio includes acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), measurable residual disease (MRD) testing, multiple myeloma (MM), myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

Educational Resources

Oncology Practice Transformation and Integration Center (OPTIC)

ACCC created the Oncology Practice Transformation and Integration Center (OPTIC) program to establish a network of multidisciplinary oncology professionals to support peer-to-peer learning and successful implementation of new therapies and technologies and the development and adoption of operational best practices.

e-Course

The OPTIC e-learning module is a dynamic online course where multidisciplinary team members can learn at their own pace to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to implement practice transformation strategies to support better health outcomes for all cancer patients and their caregivers.

Resource Library

To better facilitate education on and adoption of new clinical and technological advancements in diagnosis, staging, and treatment, ACCC developed the comprehensive OPTIC Resource Library. It offers resources for the multidisciplinary care team to use to support adoption of innovations, emerging practices, or established guidelines in oncology across disciplines.

Financial Advocacy Network (FAN)

Through the Financial Advocacy Network’s tools and resources, ACCC empowers cancer programs and practices to proactively integrate financial health into the oncology care continuum and help patients gain access to high-quality care for a better quality of life. .

Guidelines

A comprehensive framework developed to help cancer programs and practices deliver services to patients that prevent, detect, and mitigate financial hardship during cancer care.

Financial Advocacy Toolkit

The FAN toolkit provides resources, including guides and tools for building financial advocacy programs, communicating with patients, screening for financial distress, optimizing insurance coverage, performing prior authorizations, handling denials and appeals, and much more.;

Innovative Collaborations and Opportunities

ACORI

The ACCC Community Oncology Research Institute (ACORI) builds upon ACCC’s mission to close the gap in cancer research through optimal oncology partnerships. Through ACORI, ACCC is working to establish clinical trials as a standard of care for all patients, regardless of where they are treated ACORI has engaged partners to help to close the gap in equitable care delivery and bring clinical trials forward as a standard of care for all patients, regardless of where they are treated.

Research Review Newsletters

Quarterly, ACCC releases a newsletter that highlights the latest information in clinical research, including best practices.

AIM Ahead

ACCC is partnering with Vibrent Health on the AIM-AHEAD pilot project. This project aims to use machine learning modeling in local Appalachian electronic health record (EHR) datasets to evaluate the extent of bias in predicting cancer mortality in Appalachian cancer patients using common clinical predictors. The goal of the project is to develop a machine learning model prototype and dataset to help improve cancer survivorship in rural Appalachia.

The CORe Initiative

ACCC is also partnering with Vibrent Health on the CORe Initiative, which seeks to create a large, nationwide research community of patients with cancer, survivors, their family members, care partners, or others who feel they are at increased risk for cancer. The goal is to collect diverse data to support more equitable cancer-related research and provide greater access to information and research opportunities to community members affected by cancer.

Trial Library

This public benefit company has a mission to improve health equity by expanding access to cancer precision medicine. Its technology is integrated with technology-enabled navigation to facilitate clinical trial discovery for anyone, anywhere. ACCC is partnering to test Trial Library’s software and services at select ACCC cancer program member locations.

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)

A tailored clinical research professional training curriculum. ACRP’s Early Talent Training Program™ is a comprehensive curriculum that prepares candidates and lateral movers for the clinical research profession. The 3-week training program allows sites; contract research organizations; academic and health institutions; and sponsors to more quickly onboard those who are new to clinical trials and who have the right skills to succeed in the profession. ACCC is partnering with ACRP to offer this training at select ACCC cancer program member locations.

Elevating our Advocacy Voice at the Federal Levels

ACCC empowers cancer care professionals to better understand federal and state policies impacting the field of oncology and patients with cancer. The association also provides many opportunities to advocate at the federal, state, and local levels on issues important to the cancer care community and the patients they serve.

Coalition Building and Participation

Throughout the year, ACCC authored or signed onto many advocacy letters—alongside other professional associations and patient advocacy organizations—in support of policies to enhance access to cancer care and improve cancer care delivery, within the oncology community and beyond. By partnering with other advocacy groups, ACCC advocated on a wide range of issues, including adequate reimbursement, reimbursement for patient navigation services, drug shortages, coverage for multi-cancer early detection tests, access to clinical trials, and prescription drug pricing reform.

Drug Shortages

ACCC members took several actions to help raise awareness and develop policy solutions to the drug shortages challenges that were particularly acute in early and mid-2023. In June 2023, ACCC participated in a webinar that discussed best practices for managing drug shortages hosted by the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), also partnering with the Association of VA Hematology/Oncology (AVAHO). Additionally, ACCC has been participating in a coalition led by HOPA, along with several provider and patient advocacy organizations, to develop proposed policy solutions to address both ongoing and future shortages. ACCC also issued a statement expressing its concern about the shortages and supporting its members as they work with other stakeholders to identify near and longer-term solutions.

Medicare Reimbursement and New Reimbursement for Patient Navigation Services

ACCC submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rules. ACCC supported the proposal for new codes to reimburse for patient navigation services and other services that promote equitable access to high quality cancer care. Following the publication of the MPFS and OPPS final rules, ACCC held a webinar providing a detailed overview of the regulations. Among other important changes, CMS finalized its proposal to reimburse for Principal Illness Navigation (PIN) services (otherwise known as patient navigation services) and social determinants of health (SDOH) assessments.

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

ACCC has been monitoring the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), paying special attention to its impact on Medicare beneficiaries with cancer and the providers that serve them. As part of this effort, it has engaged and continues to work with coalitions that are communicating with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on implementation issues and potential concerns. Additionally, it has joined with other stakeholders to support the “Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act of 2023,” to try to prevent the potentially negative impact of the IRA’s reimbursement changes under Medicare Part B on oncology providers and the patients they serve.

Oncology Issues

As one of the few nonclinical, operational journals covering cancer care delivery, ACCC’s peer-reviewed journal addresses issues of interest to all members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team. In 2023, feature articles included:

Population Health Navigators: An Innovative Approach for Supporting Underserved Patients
The State of Access and the Health Care Experience for Patients with Cancer
ePROs: Lighting the Way to Improved Outcomes, Efficiency, and Patient Experience
Addressing Social Determinants of Health through a Medical-Legal Partnership
An Interprofessional EHR Collaboration Optimizes Oncology Navigation Efficiency and Value
Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics Solution Transforms Infusion Center Operations
A Comprehensive Cancer Risk Management Clinic for Families with Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

ACCCBuzz

ACCC’s blog provides its members with the latest news and policy updates affecting US health care, oncology, and hematology, while offering a how-to perspective on cancer care delivery, operations, and so much more. Popular blog posts in 2023 examined how social determinants of health affect psychosocial care in oncology, the impact of addressing health equity for minority populations, best practices in outreach for cancer screening, and how to manage drug shortages.

CANCER BUZZ (podcast + video podcast)

ACCC’s top podcast/vodcast episodes in 2023 included shared decision-making in bladder cancer care, combating caregiver isolation, the role of the clinical trials navigator, normalizing caregivers seeking help, and mitigating the burden of cancer diagnostics.

Trending Now in Cancer Care

For more than 15 years, ACCC has sent an annual “Trending Now in Cancer Care Delivery” survey to its membership to gain insights into challenges they face and—most importantly—solutions to address those challenges. In 2023, ACCC hosted a series of interactive sessions at the ACCC 49th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit to collect insights and solutions for 8 key areas. Take a deep dive into these discussions in “Trending Now in Cancer Care Part I” and “Trending Now in Cancer Care Part II.”

Summits and Stakeholder Gatherings

ACCC brings together health care professionals from across the US to discuss pressing issues and identify actionable solutions.

Psychosocial Summit

ACCC, with its partners the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) and the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS), held a multistakeholder meeting, A Call to Action: Delivery of Psychosocial Care in Oncology Summit, on March 8, 2023, in Washington, DC. The purpose was to develop priorities and actions to address barriers to access and delivery of psychosocial care in oncology. One solution for increasing access to psychosocial care in cancer programs and practices: The Collaborative Care Model.

Biomarker Testing - Solutions for EHR Integration (Working Summit)

An EHR Working Summit was held on October 4, 2023, to understand the barriers to integration and explore effective practices/workaround solutions for streamlined biomarker test ordering and results management—the next necessary step for optimized cancer care. Bringing together leaders and stakeholders from oncology, industry, and multidisciplinary cancer care teams nationwide, the Summit provided a much-needed forum for discussion and action planning on current barriers and effective solutions for EHR integration – in particular the creation of interfaces between the EHR system and reference labs performing biomarker testing. For more information, please visit the blog: EHR Integration: The Next Necessary Step for Optimized Cancer Care

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Addressing the Needs of Patients with Gynecologic Cancers: A Call-to-Action Summit

ACCC held a Gynecological Summit in Chicago, Illinois, on September 27, 2023. The half-day, live summit brought together multidisciplinary experts in the field of gynecological cancers from across the US, along with representatives from patient advocacy organizations, to discuss challenges and identify potential solutions regarding patient care for gynecological cancers.

Age-Friendly Health Systems

ACCC—in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)—developed the Oncology Action Community, which is helping participating cancer programs and practices implement the changes required for the IHI’s age-friendly health systems 4Ms (what matters, medication, mentation, and mobility) framework in a unit, clinic, emergency department, or program. ACCC is working with a cohort of 23 member organizations on this initiative.

Quality Improvement Workshops

ACCC traveled to 3 member organizations to hold a quality improvement session designed to improve care coordination and biomarker testing in lung cancer. Sessions bring together a large multidisciplinary team allowing dedicated time for tailored data review and education, review of team roles and responsibilities, and goal development.

“I wanted to express my gratitude for yesterday—it was truly wonderful. Your team’s exceptional efforts did not go unnoticed, and we’re eagerly anticipating the opportunity to enhance our processes collaboratively with your guidance..”
—Testimonial From a Nurse Program Manager

mCRC Quality Improvement Session at ACCC’s National Oncology Conference

At ACCC’s 2023 National Oncology Conference, 2 cancer program members shared learnings from quality improvement projects focused on improving care for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. The presentation was recorded and is available to the wider ACCC membership to support members who are pursuing/engaging in QI projects at their institutions.

Lung Disparities

Throughout 2023, ACCC had key initiatives focused on lung cancer screening and improving health outcomes by addressing disparities.

Interactive eCourse

Titled, “Health Literacy for Best Practices for Lung Cancer Biomarkers,” this eCourse is for members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team. It provides education on how to use consistent, evidence-based health literacy best practices as it relates to lung cancer biomarker testing.

Paying for Biomarker Testing

ACCC created this downloadable resource for patients and providers to understand what financial options are available to pay for biomarker testing.

Rural Lung Screening Infographic

ACCC developed an infographic that highlights key research findings regarding lung cancer burden, lung cancer screening, and best practices for lung cancer screening in Appalachia.

Tackling Disparities

ACCC has and will continually focus on supporting health care institutions as they aim to provide quality cancer care to all patients..

Social Drivers of Health Initiative

ACCC has initiated a quality improvement project, partnering with 5 cancer centers to pilot a social drivers of health (SDOH) screening tool and resource library. It is anticipated that the initiative will lead to better patient support, leading to improved health care access and outcomes.

Supportive Care Strategies for Promoting Health Equity

ACCC is developing a playbook which includes a list of collated resources that can support community cancer practices in offering supportive oncology services to patients. There are currently 12 cancer programs participating in the quality improvement program aimed at promoting equity in Breast cancer.

Clinical Trial Matching

Based on an ACORI clinical trial expansion survey results, various programs indicated their willingness for ACCC to share their contact information with a clinical trial sponsor. Survey results showed a clear need for improved communication regarding clinical research opportunities, connections to clinical trial sponsors, and education on clinical trial implementation. ACCC is utilizing survey results to inform future projects, such as clinical trial matching and sponsor-supported trial mentorship.

Eliminating Disparities in Access to Quality Cancer Care

ACCC conducted Patient and provider surveys to evaluate patient and provider perceptions of equity in access to quality care among African American women with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). The findings from both surveys led to poster presentations at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Just Ask™

The Just Ask™ program aims to increase diverse participation in biomedical research, including clinical trials. ACCC has developed a training program, adapted from a course developed at Duke University, to inform providers on implicit bias. A series of interactive modules outline key concepts such as diversity, equity, and health disparities, as well as the role of implicit bias in clinical trial selection.

ACCC 2024-2025 President’s Theme

The 2024-2025 ACCC president’s theme is community engagement. ACCC will develop tools and resources to help ACCC member programs and practices—regardless of size—improve engagement in their communities, with a focus on outreach and education to underserved regions and populations. Community engagement will require oncology programs and practices to partner with community resources such as patient advocacy groups; civic organizations; church and spiritual groups; schools and institutions of higher learning; and more.

Gain the most from your ACCC membership by getting involved! You have a valuable forum to collaborate and learn from your colleagues nationwide, showcase your cancer program or practice’s successes, and foster leadership opportunities.

Join the Conversation

Through ACCC’s ACCCeXchange, a members-only discussion forum, you can connect directly to colleagues across the nation on important topics. No matter your role, you can find the answers to your questions and share your experiences. And, with additional subgroups for financial advocacy and oncology research, find support and guidance for any of the challenges you face.

Update Your Information

ACCC has targeted educational content based on your professional interests. Receive personalized outreach from ACCC by updating your areas of concentration, mailing preferences, job title, and credentials via your ACCC website profile. You must have an ACCC profile to register for live and virtual events and participate in conversations on ACCCeXchange.

Attend Live & On-Demand Events

Looking for opportunities for professional growth and resources for process and quality improvement? ACCC offers guidance, best practices, and accredited education resources and events. Look at our upcoming calendar of events and e-learning catalog to find what is right for you, including on-demand webinars and continuing education programs.

Join a Task Force or Committee

ACCC relies on its most valuable resource—its members—to provide insights on comprehensive cancer care delivery. Many volunteer opportunities are available. Just let ACCC know of your professional interests via a simple contact form, and we will connect you with a group that matches your preferences.

Submit a Nomination

Do you know someone whose outstanding work in cancer care or research is worthy of recognition? Or have you or a colleague spearheaded a program that is innovating care delivery at your cancer program or practice? Nominations for the 2024 ACCC Annual Awards are now open—submit your nomination today!

Share Your Expertise

ACCC is proud to offer its members the chance to get involved with its various content outlets. Contact ACCC if you or a colleague are interested in submitting an article to Oncology Issues, authoring a blog for ACCCBuzz, or serving as a guest on CANCER BUZZ or CANCER BUZZ TV.

ACCC Membership by the Numbers

Executive Committee 2023-2024

Ajayi Photo
Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA
President

Barrett
Nadine Barrett, PhD, MA, MS
President-Elect

David Penberthy_2
David R. Penberthy, MD, MBA
Immediate Past President

Krista Nelson_2
Douglas Flora, MD, LSSBB
Treasurer

Hopkins
Una Hopkins, RN, FNP-BC, DNP
Secretary

Board of Trustees 2023-2024

J. Renea Austin-Duffin, MBA

JiaJoyce Conway, DNP, CRNP, AOCNP

Garcia
Jorge García, PharmD, MS, MHA, MBA, FACHE

Matthew Manning, MD, FASTRO

Kurt Oettel, MD

Laelia Noel
Lailea Noel, PhD, MSW

Lori Schneider

Leigha Senter-Jamieson, MS, CGC

Cardinale B. Smith, MD, PhD

Waugh
Wendi Waugh, BS, RT(R)(T), CMD, CTR

ACCC Committees & Liaisons

ACCC's Corporate Partners

ACCC's Partner Organizations

Oncology State Societies at ACCC

ACCC manages and collaborates very closely with the Oncology State Societies at ACCC—a network of 23 state-based oncology/hematology societies that represent the educational and advocacy interests of their members at the state and regional level. These individuals receive select member benefits from ACCC, participate on the ASCO State Affiliate Council, and have access to targeted educational resources to keep abreast of the ever-changing healthcare landscape.