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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, …
ACCC President Ali McBride, PharmD, MS, BCOP, welcomed attendees to the Oncology Pharmacy Education Network (OPEN) Pre-Conference October 30, in Orlando, Florida. This year marks the 15th anniversary of OPEN, and day's agenda reflected a growing range of responsibilities encompassed under pharmacy management and the evolving role of the oncology pharmacist in an era of accelerating knowledge, …
October 30, 2019
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane Orlando, FL 32821 Experience fresh approaches and novel solutions at the ACCC 36th National Oncology Conference—a three-day mix of inspiring presentations, practical sessions, and collaborative discussions to help drive real-world change that matters. Learn More
Learn more about the role that oncology pharmacists play in cancer care and how that role is changing in the face of new therapies and the advent of value-based health. Discover how UNC Hospital's Department of Pharmacy avoids passing surprise bills to patients and ensures financial stability for their cancer program.
PowerPoint Presentation Exploring Payor Partnerships in Oncology Care Models Wendy Andrews, Practice Administrator University of Arizona Cancer Center Objectives for Payor Partnerships • Leadership buy-in • Identify Opportunities for APM/AAPM – Checklist to review • Contract Negotiations • Recognize Quality Compliance • Quantify Resources/Data Needed • Evaluate …
PowerPoint Presentation Assessing Readiness for Downside Risk in OCM Anne Marie F. Rainey, MSN RN CHC • Private, community practice in North Alabama • Six full service locations • Three satellite locations • 17 MDs, 18 APPs • ~550 patients a day • Services • Clinical trials • Diagnostic imaging • Genetic testing and counseling • Genomic testing • Lab services …
PowerPoint Presentation Collaborative Payor-Provider Partnerships Terri Salter, RN, MSNA, MBA Sr. Director, Community Cancer & Value Based Programs O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB Objectives •Describe UAB’s APM Experience •Define Drivers for UAB Value Based Partnerships •Review Process and Model Development •Describe Challenges and Successes to Support …
Step Therapy Panel_final_PRESS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS ONCOLOGY P H A R M AC Y EDUCATION N E T W O R K S tep (or “fail first”) therapy is hardly a new concept. In oncology, however, increasing utilization of this cost containment approach by payers raises a number of flags. During the ACCC 45th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit in March …
Rockville, MD – During American Pharmacists Month, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is marking the fifteenth anniversary of its Oncology Pharmacy Education Network (OPEN). In recognition of their vision and dedication, ACCC is pleased to honor OPEN founding pharmacist leaders Ernest R. Anderson Jr., MS, RPh, FASHP, FMSHP, and Steven L. D’Amato, BScPharm. The award presentation will …
October is American Pharmacists Month—a time designated to recognize pharmacists and the contributions they make to healthcare and their communities. First celebrated in 1925 as National Pharmaceutical Week after a North Carolina pharmacist suggested the idea as a way to promote and teach about the profession, the celebration was expanded to a full month in 2004. The American Society of Health-System …
Making the Business Case for Hiring a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RDN; Gretchen Gruender, MS, RDN, CSO; Kelay Trentham, MS, RDN, CSO, FAND; and Elaine Trujillo, MS, RDN Nutrition plays a critical role in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship, and the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary cancer care …
October is the month of pink. It surrounds us in the multitude of pink ribbons adorning everything from jackets to cars. We see it among the women dressed head-to-toe in pink clothes as they run marathons to raise money for breast cancer research. October is the month dedicated to breast cancer awareness in the U.S. But men can be overlooked in this field of pink. Although having less breast tissue …
Making the Business Case for Hiring an Oncology Psychologist By Jeffrey Kendall, PsyD, LP The oncology psychologist helps cancer patients and families manage 1) their psychological reactions to the disease, 2) the behavioral components of coping with the cancer and its side effects, 3) the role of the family in supporting the person with cancer, and 4) the social factors associated with …
Making the Business Case for Hiring a Financial Navigator By Lori Schneider and Christina Fuller In the U.S., cancer is one of the most expensive diseases to treat, second only to heart disease,1-3 and cancer-related expenses are rising.4-5 In fact, cancer patients experience a higher out-of-pocket financial burden than those with other chronic diseases.6 For people with cancer, figuring …
Making the Business Case for Implementing Prehabilitation Services By Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, and Reyna Colombo PT, MA Prehabilitation emerged out of orthopedics as a concept to optimize patients before surgery. Today, prehabilitation is considered best practice among oncology rehabilitation practitioners, and it includes strengthening the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and nervous …
As many as 5% to 10% of all cancers are hereditary; some cancer types, such as ovarian cancer, have an even stronger association. Individuals with a hereditary cancer predisposition may face a high lifetime risk of cancer, may be affected at a younger age, and may have associated cancers that are more aggressive. Identifying these individuals can improve surveillance and preventive efforts, …
Making the Business Case for Hiring a Registered Dietitian Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RDN; Gretchen Gruender, MS, RDN, CSO; Kelay Trentham, MS, RDN, CSO, FAND; and Elaine Trujillo, MS, RDN Nutrition plays a critical role in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship, and the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary cancer care team. RDNs help …
Bonus Distribution Issues: January/ February ACCC Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit March/April ONS May/June ASCO September/ October ACCC National Oncology Conference, JADPRO, AONN November/ December Association of Cancer Executives2020 Media Planner Official journal of theOfficial journal of the Providing solutions for the changing oncology …
Hundreds of oncology professionals will gather for this “how-to” conference to hear the latest improvement ideas and effective practices in action for the entire multidisciplinary care team. What: Association of Community Cancer Centers 36th National Oncology Conference When: October 30 — November 1, 2019 Where: Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL Conference sessions will offer fresh approaches …
Learn how a rural health system harnessed its passion and creativity to work around obstacles to clinical trial access and ensure its patients have access to cutting-edge cancer treatments.