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Sutter Health details innovative programs designed to drive health equity at the most recent Modern Healthcare Social Determinants of Health Symposium.
July 14, 2022
During his ACCC 2022-23 President’s Theme, David R. Penberthy, MD, MBA, will host a series of live, 60-minute Tech Talks (informal and interactive Zoom calls) to hear directly from the ACCC membership on how they are developing technology-driven solutions to better deliver person-centered care. The Home as a New Site of Cancer Care Thursday, July 14, 1:00 to 2:00 PM EDT The expansion of telehealth …
The financial burden of a cancer diagnosis impacts patients and families at all income levels—insured and uninsured, young and old alike, city folks and those in rural areas. Perhaps nothing communicated this reality more powerfully than last month’s CNN interview with Vice President Joe Biden when he shared the story of how his own family was challenged by the economic impact of his son’s cancer …
The treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has rapidly evolved over the last several years as new molecularly targeted therapies have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Among these therapies are novel drugs that target EGFR, ALK, and ROS1 mutations in patients with NSCLC. Anticipating that advances in lung cancer care will be driven by molecularly-targeted …
In this guest blog post, learn how 2018 ACCC Innovator Award recipient Ochsner Health System, Ochsner Cancer Institute of New Orleans is helping cancer patients access early-phase clinical trials close to home. Age-adjusted mortality rates from cancer are higher in Louisiana than the national average. Every day, 70 Louisianans receive a cancer diagnosis, and 23 Louisianans die of cancer. In April …
February 3, 2024
In its ninth year running, attend the Official Best of San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium® (SABCS) hosted by the Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology (WAHO). Participate in interactive sessions—led by some of the nation's leading breast cancer experts—as they share innovative advances in research and explore how these breakthroughs will impact clinical practice across Wisconsin. Whether …
The ACCC 39th National Oncology Conference opened with two pre-conferences, covering financial advocacy in oncology and the future of cancer care. Learn what care delivery may look like in 2040 and how ACCC is supporting cancer programs and practices through its Financial Advocacy Network.
By Mickey LeRoy, RA, LEED AP & Timothy Hsu, MHSA Social media healthcare channels and email lists are bursting with articles on “surge planning” and invitations to online discussions about the post-pandemic return of patients. While valuable, what is only beginning to emerge from these discussions is a longer view understanding of what “the new normal” looks like for healthcare facilities. …
At the ACCC 40th NOC, an exclusive EHR Working Summit was held to understand and explore effective practices/workaround solutions for streamlined biomarker test ordering and results management.
"Upon assuming my role in Baptist Health’s new oncology service line, I knew it was essential for me to continue strengthening my relationships with the physicians and leadership at the nine Baptist hospitals across Kentucky and Southern Indiana," says ACCC Board Member Amanda Henson, MSHA, MBA, FACHE. Learn how she achieved clinical, operational, and financial efficiencies to facilitate reliable, …
An interview with Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, FASCO, Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives, at Texas Oncology. Learn about what you can expect from Dr. Patt's keynote at the 38th ACCC National Oncology Conference.
Cancer programs and practices can leverage technology to mitigate the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH). Learn about three companies and their technology that is developed to advance equity in cancer care delivery.
ROCKVILLE, Md. – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has just released the ACCC's 2013 Patient Assistance and Reimbursement Guide, available in print and online at www.accc-cancer.org. Designed for healthcare providers, this guide brings together information on pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical patient assistance programs and reimbursement resources in a user-friendly format. "Community …
What is the greatest opportunity for innovation to ensure that cancer care will be accessible, affordable, and convenient? Opening last week’s ACCC 44th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS) in Washington, D.C., Harlan Levine, MD, President Strategy and Business Ventures, City of Hope, moderated a distinguished panel challenged with answering this question: Barbara McAneny, …
ACCCBuzz is in Orlando for the ACCC's 36th National Oncology Conference kicking off this morning. Two pre-conferences led into today's main event. In case you missed it, below is a recap of yesterday's ACCC Financial Advocacy Network Pre-Conference. On October 30, financial navigators, clinicians, and patient advocates were joined by other members of the cancer care team—including oncologists, …
This is the second in a two-part blog post about Dr. Joanie Mayer Hope, who will talk about combining her clinical expertise with the healing power of music at ACCC’s 45th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit on March 20-22 in Washington, D.C. Click here to read Part I. Joanie Mayer Hope’s journey into medical practice was an unconventional one. Before entering medical school at age …
Poor access to care among AYA patients is not only evident in low clinical trial enrollment. The struggle to access much-needed care continues when treatment concludes. Most AYA cancer survivors must learn to navigate follow-up medical care on their own.
From January 24 to 28, 2022, ACCC co-sponsored Health Care Value Week—a series of virtual events supporting the advancement of value-based care.
A recent ACCC survey of its membership asked cancer practices and programs how often they assessed the unique needs of their older adult patients. Nearly half reported having limited familiarity with current geriatric assessment tools. Seventy-four percent said they do not use screening tools to identify older adult patients with additional needs. Given that experts predict that by 2030, 70 percent …
ACCC offers diverse educational resources, digital tools and publications that address the complex challenges in delivering quality lung cancer care.