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Presented at APHA 2018 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
64 accc-cancer.org | September–October 2018 | OI action Adventist Health Simi Valley Simi Valley, Calif. Delegate Rep: Teresa Lyon Website: adventisthealth.org/Simi-Valley Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center–College Station College Station, Tex. Delegate Rep: Marti Fowler, BS Website: bswhealth.com/locations/college- station/specialties/ cancer-care JFK Cancer Care, Medical Center …
Serving Johnson, Franklin, Linn, and Miami counties, Olathe Health Cancer Center occupies a brand-new 25,000-square-foot building at Olathe Medical Park in Olathe, Kan.
In September 2018, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to both the 2019 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rules. The arrival of autumn signals seasonal changes, but one constant is the policy implications of the proposed Medicare payment rules …
Lung cancer screenings are more effective and more affordable than ever before, but patient access still poses significant hurdles. Read how Levine Cancer Institute’s mobile lung LDCT unit brings lung screenings to underserved communities.
As community cancer care providers ACCC members are on the front lines delivering care. ACCC members are the touchstone for real-world cancer care delivery—we live in the “now,” as we meet the needs of our patients and our communities.
33(6)_Final.indd Approved Drugs • On September 24, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Copiktra™ (duvelisib) (Verastem, Inc., verastem.com) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma after at least two prior therapies. It also received accelerated approval for the treatment of adult patients …
The complexity of head and neck cancer management demands greater attention in order to provide high-quality care. UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center developed a well-defined care pathway to enable predictability and consistency in both care delivery and cost.
Dermatologic adverse events can have a profound impact on the physical, emotional, financial, and psychosocial health of cancer patients. Discover how the emerging collaborative subspecialty of supportive oncodermatology aims to address cancer-related dermatologic events.
33(6)_Final.indd 80 accc-cancer.org | November–December 2018 | OI action Adventist Health Simi Valley Simi Valley, Calif. Delegate Rep: Teresa Lyon Website: adventisthealth.org/Simi-Valley University Health Care System Augusta, Ga. Delegate Rep: Sloan Maes, MSN, BSN Website: universityhealth.org Maroone Cancer Center Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston, Fla. Delegate Rep: Angelia …
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) recently hosted live continuing medical education (CME)-certified learning workshops at two community cancer programs to review current barriers to immunotherapy implementation in the community setting. During the workshops, an expert faculty panel engaged participants in discussion on the challenges that they may face as they integrate immunotherapy …
Medical science representatives possess critical information about new drug regimens, protocols, and indications. However, scheduling them often requires a part-time position that few practices can afford—it’s a catch-22.
Effective Oct. 1, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will add 279 new codes, revise 143 existing codes, and deactivate 51 codes in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) classification.
The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute implemented the Supportive Care of Oncology Patients (SCOOP) Program, which developed and implemented a clinical pathway that improved the patient experience and reduced the cost of care in selective curative cases.
The Inherited Cancer Registry (ICARE) is an academic-community partnership among healthcare providers, researchers, and individuals at an increased risk for inherited cancer. Learn about ICARE’s research registry for high-risk individuals and education efforts on inherited cancer for both patients and providers.
On Sept. 21, the Biden Cancer Initiative Summit convened in Washington, D.C., and was joined by 450 community summits across the country to bring together those who work to improve the cancer experience for patients and caregivers.
33(6)_Final.indd 4 accc-cancer.org | November–December 2018 | OI OI | November–December 2018 | accc-cancer.org 5
The ALL Guide Information for Patients and Caregivers Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Revised 2016 This publication was supported by Christopher, ALL survivor Booklet Updates The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society wants you to have the most up-to-date information about blood cancer treatment. To read about new treatments that have been FDA approved since this …
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Revised 2016 Support for this publication provided by Danielle, ALL survivor Booklet Updates The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society wants you to have the most up-to-date information about blood cancer treatment. To read about new treatments that have been FDA approved since this booklet was printed, visit …
Sturm - Federal Health Policy_August 2018 Update_463588 CONFIDENTIAL Date Federal Health Policy: How It May Affect Your Program November 13, 2018 Association of Community Cancer Centers Oncology Reimbursement Meeting CONFIDENTIAL 1 Agenda 0100.015\463588(pptx)-E2 11-13-18 BackgroundI. Drug Pricing TrendsII. 340B Drug Pricing ProgramIII. Oncology …