Together we can help key policy makers at the federal and local levels better understand how their decisions on policy and legislation impact community oncology care. State and federal legislation can have a real impact on patient access to quality cancer care and the financial viability of your organization. This is why it's so important for ACCC and Oncology State Society members to offer their on-the-frontline perspectives to the legislative process.
If you are looking for legislative action, look no further than your state's legislatures. Most—if not all—states have had issues relating to oncology care and healthcare in general come up during their 2023 sessions.
For 2023, ACCC members have identified four core areas of focus (e.g., reimbursement, utilization management, provider-patient choice), among a larger set of issues and concerns, that the association will be supporting this year.
Today is National Caregivers Day, and ACCCBuzz analyzes the current mental health crisis that is affecting the caregivers of loved ones everywhere.
The 118th United States Congress, which officially meets from January 3, 2023, through January 3, 2025, is poised to be a case study in 21st century American bipartisanship. Learn more about what is expected to come in healthcare policy in 2023.
I think the level of support that ACCC provides is really great for newbies like me ... this has been a great opportunity to have a voice and be part of healthcare policy.
— Robin Hearne, MS, RN, The Outer Banks Hospital
[Congressional staff were] engaged, actively listening.
— Angela DeCillis, DNP, RN, NE-BC, Newark Beth Israel, RWJ Barnabus Health System
I appreciated all the energy around trying to move cancer to the forefront with people who can vote on policy.
— Gina Moon, CFO, Green Bay Oncology