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In this episode, Teri Bedard covers current Medicare supervisory oversight requirements, why site of service matters, and where to go for “need to know” oncology coding and billing updates.
Though the current public health emergency (PHE) is anticipated to be extended through the end of 2021 by Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, the fate of telehealth after the PHE remains a concern for providers.
I want to start my second column by saying, “Thank you.” A strength and a reason I love ACCC is because we are a commu- nity of people caring for those with cancer and their families. I am more aware than ever of all of the individuals, disciplines, and roles it takes to ensure that these patients and families have access to comprehensive cancer care services. Each of you is …
Mercy Cancer Care responded to OP-35 was by developing an internal report that predicted the metrics for one of its larger oncology practices.
Providers and staff at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, along with published literature, report that patients want to receive their therapies in the outpatient setting when possible
Association of Community Cancer Centers Predictive modeling identifies at-risk patients to help reduce ED visits and hospital admissions | 40 Improving workflow and reducing treatment delays with a pharmacist CPA | 32 Onboarding experienced non-oncology nurses to address staffing shortages | 24 This publication is a benefit of membership Association of Community Cancer Centers …
St. Luke’s Cancer Institute, formerly known as Mountain States Tumor Institute, established its medically integrated pharmacy in 2010 to manage patients on oral oncolytics. To improve the workflow in the medically integrated pharmacy and assist busy providers with patient care, St. Luke’s Cancer institute’s pharmacy management team discussed opportunities to expand pharmacist responsibilities, including …
The investigational City of Hope COVID-19 vaccine is important because it was designed with immunocompromised patients in mind, including transplant patients and those with cancer.
In this article, the authors discuss revisions to the Optimal Care Coordination Model following beta testing to develop the final version, rationale for significant revisions, and nationwide dissemination of the Model.
The idea for a Transitional Oncology Nurse Academy originated from two executive RN administrators, whose collective years of experience working as leaders in the inpatient setting at hospitals, such as Baptist Hospital of Miami, and creating training programs for specialties, such as orthopedics and neuroscience, made developing a transitional nursing program in oncology a natural fit.
14 accc-cancer.org | Vol. 36, No. 4, 2021 | OI R oger Williams Cancer Center offers a unique approach to multidisci-plinary cancer care for patients in and near Providence, R.I. It is an outpatient department of Roger Williams Hospital and is located across the street from the hospital in its own building. The cancer center is part of CharterCare Health System, which is comprised of Roger …
Strategically leveraging the unique skills of the entire interdisciplinary team, including rehabilitation professionals, can help improve quality of life before, during, and after cancer treatment. Specifically, licensed healthcare providers, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists, can help mitigate the side effects of cancer or its treatments.
10 accc-cancer.org | Vol. 36, No. 4, 2021 | OI Approved Drugs • On Mar. 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Abecma® (idecabtagene vicleucel) (Bristol Myers Squibb and bluebird bio, bms.com and bluebirdbio.com) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory …
OI | Vol. 36, No. 4, 2021 | accc-cancer.org 67 conclusion that cancer creates winners and losers, and death is an enemy to be battled until the bitter end. Dr. Patel explains in his book that while death is indeed inev- itable, fear of it is not. “While most published literature focuses on cancer as a battle and celebrates stories of cancer survivors, this compilation highlights the altruistic …
I M M U N O - ONCOLOGY I N S T I T U T E ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS To help community oncology programs and practices across the United States better integrate immunotherapies to treat cancer, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) hosted a day-long, expert faculty-driven workshop with three Member Programs: Grand Valley Oncology in Grand Junction, …
This article discusses the benefits of music and music therapy in cancer care and specifically at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute.
OI | Vol. 36, No. 4, 2021 | accc-cancer.org 83 action ACCC Hosts First Virtual Hill Day On May 12, 2021, ACCC hosted its 2021 Virtual Hill Day. Forty-three members from 24 states attended more than 70 meetings with U.S. House and U.S. Senate offices. ACCC member participants came from all different backgrounds and included physicians, financial advocates, social workers, nurses, …
ACCC, along with other stakeholders, signed a letter of support for legislation to recognize certified genetic counselors as healthcare providers, giving beneficiaries improved access to these services.
fast factsmore online @ accc-cancer.org Shared Decision-Making: Effective Practices for Optimal Patient Engagement Patients who are actively involved in making treatment decisions are more likely to be confident about their choices, satisfied with their treatment, and trust their providers. This ACCC publication identifies a wide range of methods for building engagement with …
The COVID-19 virus entered our lives quickly, and almost no one could have predicted that several vaccines would be available less than a year after the public health emergency was declared. After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization on Dec. 11, 2020, many Americans rushed to get in line for the first vaccine. While there was much concern …