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Request for $60 million for the DOD Lung Cancer Research Program April 1, 2022 Dear Member of Congress, As organizations representing lung cancer patients, veterans, nurses, doctors, caregivers, and researchers, we urge you to support $60 million for the Lung Cancer Research Program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) in the Fiscal Year 2023 Defense appropriations …
Learn the 10 feasible and impactful “how-tos” Summit participants identified within three domains—care coordination and communication, clinical trials, and acknowledging and mitigating implicit bias.
A curated and filterable list of resources for geriatric oncology, as an added tool for the Geriatric Oncology Gap Assessment.
The impact of evidence-based oncology pathways: Proven results for cancer centers New developments and value-based care make oncology practice more promising. Yet, it is more challenging than ever to deliver quality care and remain profitable. Predictability is your key to clinical and financial success – because predictable treatment decisions lead to more predictable outcomes and costs. …
2018 ACCC Institute for the Future of Oncology Reflect, Renew, Reignite: Creating a Resilient Oncology Team in Your Community EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Each year, the ACCC Institute for the Future of Oncology brings together key leaders in the oncology community in a one-day forum discussion focused on significant issues in cancer care delivery they are facing today, and those they are …
Dr. Lija Joseph, a pathologist at Lowell General Hospital, Mass., implemented a pathology consultation program to help cancer patients better understand how the disease affects their bodies. Based on strong patient interest, Dr. Joseph established a Twitter presence to spread the word about the benefits of patient and pathologist interactions.
Cancer Program Development in the 1990s: Survival in a Managed Care Environment 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 Cancer Program Development in the 1990s: Survival in a Managed …
The Oncology Nursing Shortage and its Impact on Cancer Care Services The Oncology Nursing Shortage and Its Impact on Cancer Care Services by Marcia A. Satryan, R.N., M.S.N., aCN'" s newspapers across the coun- try continue their focus on healthinsurance and managed care, the media are giving little attention to a serious problem that has the potential to impact quality health care …
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a necessity for the incorporation of remote home monitoring for cancer patients, in order to maintain the health of both the patient and the health care workers who aid them.
The interdisciplinary team at Baptist Health, Miami Cancer Institute evaluated existing processes and leveraged technology to improve oral oncolytic compliance through education, consent, and adherence standards.
At ACCC member Southside Regional Medical Center, an oncology nurse navigator heads up navigation and psychosocial services, including partnering with a local community agency to help meet high referral and patient demand.
The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Prostate Cancer Patients 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 The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Prostate …
Calendar year (CY) 2020 begins the transition in the Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS) payment system away from fee-for-service reimbursement, which is affected by the changing conversion factor, to a payment system that is set with potential changes related to budget neutrality.
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The new political environment is ushering in changes that could significantly impact cancer programs’ economic viability and patients’ access to care for years to come. Join leading experts in oncology care delivery who will provide valuable insight into the evolving healthcare policy landscape, value-based frameworks, drug pricing and more. What: Association of Community Cancer Centers 43rd Annual …
The overall aim of quality improvement in healthcare is to deliver high-quality care to patients through a well-managed, high-functioning system aimed at improving the overall quality of life in the general population.
I M M U N O - ONCOLOGY I N S T I T U T E ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is the leading education and advocacy organization for the cancer care community. Founded in 1974, ACCC is a powerful network of 28,000 multidisciplinary practitioners from 2,100 hospitals and practices nationwide. As advances in cancer screening …
compliance 77 OI | Vol. 38, No 5, 2023 | accc-cancer.org On July 13, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed rules for calendar year (CY) 2023 the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule1 (MPFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System2 (HOPPS). Once again, a main highlight of the proposed MPFS is a reduction in the conversion factor, resulting …
In April at the virtual 2020 Community Oncology Alliance Annual Conference, leaders across the cancer care community gathered online for a panel discussion of current events and policy priorities in oncology care. COVID-19 and its fallout on community cancer centers dominated the discussion, which was moderated by Ted Okon, MBA, the executive director of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA). Okon …
Because oral anti-cancer agents are most often administered outside of the clinic setting, it takes a multidisciplinary team to successfully manage these patients and their treatments.