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ACCC understands the important role oncology social workers play on the multidisciplinary care team and in delivery of patient-centered care. Whether you’re assisting patients through treatment challenges, suggesting resources to minimize financial toxicity, or helping them cope with psychosocial distress, we are pleased to offer a curated selection of resources, many contributed by ACCC-member social work professionals.

Featured Social Worker Programs

Patient-Centered Care for Older Adults with Cancer
Addressing the unique needs of older adults with cancer is critical for the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. ACCC’s Multidisciplinary Approaches to Caring for Geriatric Patients with Cancer project shares information on how to integrate geriatric screening and assessment into practice, resources and tools, and an on-demand webinar series exploring key issues such as polypharmacy.
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Health Literacy for the Cancer Care Team
Health literacy is defined as "the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions." Cancer care providers, patients, and other stakeholders each have important roles in health literacy. How can your team benefit from a health literacy gap assessment?
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Featured Immuno-Oncology Resource

IO Wallet Card for Patients Treated with Immunotherapy for Cancer
Early recognition and treatment of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are paramount for patients treated with immunotherapy for cancer. Equipping IO patients with a medical wallet card that states the individual is treated with immunotherapy for cancer, the warning signs of common irAEs, and 24/7 contact information for the treating oncology team eases the burden for patients and caregivers in an emergent situation. The ACCC Immuno-Oncology Institute has developed a medical IO wallet card for patients on immunotherapy for cancer. A downloadable print-ready PDF enables cancer programs & practices to have copies printed.

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From Oncology Issues

ACCCBuzz Blog Posts

FROM THE ACCCBUZZ BLOG

Telehealth and Reimbursement Issues Top of Mind at AMCCBS
March 04, 2021
At the ACCC 47th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS) this week, panelists discussed the appropriate use of telehealth in cancer care, debated the continuation of such care as the pandemic recedes, and addressed persistent gaps in oncology services in diverse populations.
Day 1 at AMCCBS: COVID Fallout and Policy Concerns
March 02, 2021
The ACCC 47th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS) opened today with an overview of the rapidly changing national political climate and what it may mean for healthcare policy in the months and years ahead.
New On-Demand Webinar Can Help You Better Support Cancer Caregivers
February 25, 2021
One member of your cancer care team who plays an essential role yet often goes unrecognized is a patient’s caregiver. With the added work caregivers have had in the past year to keep their loved ones safe during the pandemic, the work they do is even more important today. To support cancer care teams looking to address the critical role caregivers play in patient support, ACCC recently launched a free, one-hour on-demand webinar.
Beyond COVID-19: The Road to Recovery
February 22, 2021
COVID-19 has highlighted how challenging it is for cancer care providers large and small when healthcare resources are limited. One oncologist shares her experience on a task force that drafted a series of recommendations for moving forward in cancer care as the pandemic recedes.
AMCCBS Virtual, Day 4: Managing for Success
February 18, 2021
AMCCBS Virtual sessions on Thursday, March 4, will focus on practical strategies for better managing your organization. There is no specific roadmap to success for your cancer program or practice, but AMCCBS Virtual can help by hosting sessions that will share new perspectives and ideas for expanding your service line portfolio to better meet the needs of your patients.
New Administration Opens ACA Marketplace for Special Enrollment Period
By Kristin Marie Ferguson, DNP, RN, OCN
February 16, 2021
On February 15, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opened healthcare.gov for a special enrollment period that runs through May 15. “By opening the health insurance marketplace, President Biden is providing our patients with options they did not have available to them before,” says Lori Schneider, chair of ACCC’s Financial Advocacy Network and oncology operations manager at Green Bay Oncology. “It is imperative that all cancer centers review and discuss these options with their patients to help prevent financial toxicity.”
AMCCBS Virtual, Day 3: Cancer Service Line Efficiency and Revenue Optimization
February 11, 2021
On Wednesday, March 3, AMCCBS Virtual will focus on cancer service line efficiency and revenue optimization. Some of the biggest impacts on cancer programs and practices stemming from the pandemic have been regarding their clinical and financial performance. Attendees will gain new perspectives and learn new strategies to help them navigate and potentially rebuild their service lines to meet the demands and challenges brought on by COVID-19.
AMCCBS Virtual, Day 2: Telehealth, Virtual Care Models, and Remote Monitoring
February 08, 2021
On Tuesday, March 2, AMCCBS Virtual will focus on timely, real-world case studies from organizations that used the opportunities created by the pandemic to forge new paths forward. On March 2, sessions will focus on telehealth, virtual care, and remote monitoring. Speakers will address and lead conversations about the multiple and changing roles of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Conversation With ASCO’s Dr. Richard Schilsky
January 28, 2021
ACCCBuzz sat down with ASCO's Dr. Richard L. Schilsky to look back on his career and look forward to the future breakthroughs in this era and beyond.
The Role of Patient Advocates in Clinical Research
January 25, 2021
Carla Strom, MLA, speaks with ACCCBuzz about her role as an advocate, how this role has evolved, and why listening to the community's voice early and often in clinical trial development and cancer research is vital.

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