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The evolution of immunotherapy treatment for patients with cancer has given rise to a new class of cancer survivors whose novel experiences with these treatments require new tools and resources. In particular, managing potential toxicities during and beyond treatment requires coordinated care among multiple providers that is essential for positive outcomes.
In March 2021, ACCC joined other stakeholders in stating our support of the Access to Genetic Counselors Services Act "to update Medicare law and improve access to genetic counselors for Medicare beneficiaries." Now, ACCC is supporting S. 1450, a bill that would authorize CMS to recognize certified genetic counselors as healthcare providers.
If passed, the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act could expand Medicare Part B to cover medical nutrition therapy services for patients with cancer, who need to maintain their strength and keep a health body weight during treatment. ACCCBuzz shares more about this legislation and why its benefits are essential for oncology.
ACCC—along with five cancer advocacy organizations—urged Congress to pass and President Biden to sign the bipartisan Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (S.1873/H.R.1946) to increase early-stage diagnosis and enable earlier treatment for a wider range of cancers. Read Letter
Although cost containment is necessary in today’s healthcare system, the increased use of step therapy for cancer drugs is raising concern among oncologists and patients. If a payer-mandated step therapy leads to poor outcomes, patient care can suffer.
ACCC is offering two new online continuing education (CE) initiatives that leverage small-group learning among clinicians and their peers who have roles in the care and treatment of patients with early-stage NSCLC and patients with advanced HER2+ breast cancer.
ACCC is looking to fill open positions on its Communications Committee. Members on this committee provide strategic direction into topics relevant to the multidisciplinary cancer care team; share input into future podcast, blog, and article topics, speakers, and authors; are social media ambassadors for ACCC; and more.
October 25, 2024
A Multidisciplinary Event for Physicians and Healthcare Provider Presented by: A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation Join us for the first Minnesota Lung Cancer Biomarker Summit to engage and update oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, pulmonologists, and other medical professionals responsible within their system for ordering biomarker testing for newly diagnosed lung cancer patients. Learn more and …
May 13, 2019
Tanya Wildes, MD, MSCI Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Oncology Division, Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, Missouri Join in a practical review of validated geriatric assessment tools and learn how to incorporate them into your oncology practice. Logistics, including who can and should administer the assessment will also be included. Find more validated tools here. Originally …
February 27, 2023
This webinar will highlight how community cancer programs are using a new approach to optimize biomarker testing processes through the addition of a precision medicine steward. Precision medicine experts will outline strategies and key metrics that demonstrate how precision medicine stewardship can improve coordination and streamline workflows to ensure timely, equitable testing for patients who may …
April 13, 2023
In the fourth webinar, we will hear from Gretchen Van Dyck, Financial Counselor from St. Vincent Hospital Regional Cancer Center and Rachelle Gill, Program/Department Coordinator II for Proton Therapy Appeals at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Join us as we discuss radiation authorization submissions before treatment and strategies on how to work radiation authorization denials and appeals after …
Because supportive cancer care services are not reimbursed by payers, cancer programs and practices fund most of these patient-centered services from the bottom line of their budget. But COVID-19 has made that practice increasingly challenging, and many organizations are scrambling to identify other funding sources. In this blog post, we offer practical tips and strategies for writing a successful …
ACCC is looking for physicians, advanced practice providers (NP/PA), or oncology pharmacists to be group leaders for a new CE initiative. which will establish meaningful, small group interactions between clinicians involved in the care of patients with early-stage NSCLC that will, through collaborative educational experiences, help them optimally manage these patients.
ACCC released its compact geriatric oncology guide for community cancer centers to help cancer care teams improve treatment decision-making, guide supportive care interventions, and improve patient and caregiver satisfaction. This guide will provide you with the information you need to efficiently conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments in your cancer program or practice.
Care optimization is everything in today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Learn how ACCC's nationwide quality improvement (QI) initiative helped Southern Ohio Medical Center Cancer Center develop and implement plans to support the optimization of care for patients diagnosed with Stages III and IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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.
February 7, 2024
Elevate your understanding of the current landscape of immunotherapy for glioblastoma at MW restaurant in Honolulu on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Join us for an insightful event featuring Michael Lim, MD, Chair, Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford Medicine. RSVP to Maureen Hogan at 650-380-5322 or mhogan@stanfordhealthcare.org. VIEW FLYER
This cancer program adapted the University of Washington’s Collaborative Care model to embed counseling services into oncology and palliative care across six clinic locations. This model allows patients to receive counseling for depression, anxiety, or other psycho-social concerns while in active treatment and survivorship, eliminating many barriers to care.
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Patient Advocacy Full Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at https://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?journalCode=uacc20 Oncology Issues ISSN: 1046-3356 (Print) 2573-1777 (Online) Journal homepage: https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uacc20 Patient Advocacy Diane Van Ostenberg To cite this article: Diane Van Ostenberg (1995) Patient Advocacy, Oncology …