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33(4)_Final-corrected 7-19.indd tools Approved Drugs • Helsinn (helsinn.com) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the intravenous formulation of Akynzeo® (netupitant/ palonosetron) for patients experiencing chemotherapy- induced nausea and vomiting. The FDA has approved Akynzeo IV in combination with dexamethasone in adults for the prevention …
Secretary Alex Azar has expressed strong interest in revitalizing Medicare’s Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) and introducing negotiation into Part B drug pricing.
We in the healthcare field are living in the era of information explosion.
Though the concept of patient navigation is not new, the use of lay navigation teams across the continuum of a cancer journey is a novel approach to care coordination. Integrating lay navigators into the healthcare team empowers the clinical team to work at a higher level within the scope of their training.
In 2016 Virtua Cancer Program saw approximately 2,400 analytic cases across three ncampuses. Our two full-time (FTE) social workers were challenged to meet this high patient demand, and it soon became clear that improvements were needed
Cancer patients are typically treated with approaches ranging from surgery and radiotherapy to chemotherapy or immunotherapy. However, millions of patients every year seek additional options from a menu of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
I have worked with oncology patients in some capacity for 25 years, but hearing “posttraumatic stress disorder” (PTSD) and “cancer” in the same sentence is a relatively new concept for most.
In the face of changing patient demographics, Clearview Cancer Institute made a concerted effort to bolster their patient education program across several different methods of communication.
Creating a Resilient, Results-Driven Oncology Team Vicki Hess, author and Principal, Employee Engagement Solutions, LLC Learn how to become a “Chief Paradise Officer” at your cancer program or oncology practice by taking five steps to improve your resiliency, energy, and results. Author of four books, including SHIFT to Professional Paradise, Vicki will inspire you to action by sharing high …
ACCC launched the “Testing and Treating ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer” project in 2016 to support community-based cancer programs and practices in the use of precision medicine and molecular testing in caring for patients with ALK+ NSCLC.
When SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center found itself unable to quantify performance in inpatient oncology, it saw an opportunity to break down barriers in communication and education between the inpatient and outpatient setting.
33(4)_Final-corrected 7-19.indd Patient Care Connect Lessons learned and critical success factors for developing and implementing lay navigation services. by Warren Smedley and Gabrielle B. Rocque A Perfect Fit: Mentoring Experienced RNs to Meet Oncology Clinic Demand A nurse mentoring program to promote the specialty of oncology, create a pathway for experienced RNs …
In May 2018 the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience hosted its second public meeting focused on “Establishing Clinician Well-Being as a National Priority” in Washington, D.C.
ICLIO National Conference ICLIO National Conference Carole Miller, MD Cancer Center Director Saint Agnes Hospital One example of I-O Clinical program in a Community Setting 9.30.16 Philadelphia, Pa. accc-iclio.org Building blocks of Successful I-O program • Multidisciplinary care/Shared decision making • Expertise in …
ICLIO eCourse Immuno-Oncology: Coverage and Reimbursement Immuno-Oncology Management Best Practices Steven L. D’Amato, BSPharm, BCOP Executive Director, New England Cancer Specialists; President, ACCC and ICLIO Advisory Committee Member ICLIO e-Course 04 September 3, 2015 12 PM, EST e-Course Overview • Administrative Challenges …
ICLIO National Conference ICLIO National Conference Sharon Hunt, MS, MBA Executive Director Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD Financial Issues in Community Cancer Centers 9.30.16 Philadelphia, Pa. accc-iclio.org Sanford Health – Rural Healthcare System IA, MN, ND, SD Sanford Cancer Center Sioux Falls, SD • Medical Oncology …
Establishing the Only Comprehensive Resource Dedicated to Providing Operational Solutions for the Community Cancer Team Copyright © 2017 Association of Community Cancer Centers. All Rights Reserved. accc-cancer.org The Microbiome in Cancer Immunotherapy Sandip Patel, MD Assistant Professor UCSD Center for Microbiome Innovation Co-Leader, Experimental Therapeutics (Phase 1) Deputy …
Immunotherapy for High-Risk and Metastatic Melanoma Immunotherapy for High-Risk and Metastatic Melanoma Timothy M. Kuzel, MD Professor of Medicine and Dermatology Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University Chicago ICLIO 1st Annual National Conference 10.2.15 Philadelphia, Pa. 1 Financial Disclosures I currently have or have the following relevant financial relationships to …
ICLIO National Conference October 2, 2015 Loews Philadelphia Transform Care Today! 7:00am – 8:00am Registration and Breakfast 8:15am – 8:30am Welcome and Introductions ICLIO: A Community Centered on Transformative Care Christian Downs, JD, MHA Association of Community Cancer Centers ICLIO Overview Bill McGivney, PhD McGivney Global Advisors 8:30am – 9:30am …
ICLIO eCourse Immuno-Oncology: Coverage and Reimbursement Navigating Immuno-Oncology Coverage & Reimbursement Issues Niesha Griffith, RPh, MS, FASHP Administrator of Oncology Pharmacy and Infusion Services at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University Bill McGivney, PhD Principal of McGivney Global Advisors ICLIO …