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PowerPoint Presentation 21% 100% 58% 16% 5% 2017 2020 TRAINING STAFF ON IO RESPONSE PATTERNS BACKGROUND Leigh Boehmer, PharmD, BCOP Medical Director Association of Community Cancer Centers 1801 Research Blvd, Ste 400, Rockville, MD 20850 lboehmer@accc-cancer.org For more information about the ACCC Immuno- Oncology Institute, please visit accc- cancer.org/immunotherapy …
1 ACCC Research Review: August 2020 A Message from the President's Task Force By Randall A. Oyer, MD Advancing age is the biggest risk factor for cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, the median age at which cancer is diagnosed in the United States is 66 years. One-quarter of new cancer cases are diagnosed in people aged 65 to 74. An aging population is expanding this …
Insurance Coverage Types: Medicaid 11%, Medicare primary with supplemental/secondary insurance 37%, Medicare only 19%, Dual Medicare/Medicaid 5%, Commercial private payer 23%, Uninsured 3%, Charity Care 2%. Formal screening of comprehensive care needs for patients by respondent cancer programs was under 40% for: palliative care, physical therapy /prehab /rehab, family needs, vaccines (flu), …
Research Review September 2020 A Message from the President's Task Force By Nadine J. Barrett, PhD, MA, MS This issue of the ACCC Research Review provides support, perspectives, and resources for follow through on the imperative to make clinical trials more inclusive, diverse, accessible, and representative of our patient populations in communities across the country. While …
AACR Panel on Racism and Racial Inequalities in Cancer Research: Let It Not Be in Vain At the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Virtual Annual Meeting in June a special session hosted by AACR President Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD, FAACR, brought together a distinguished panel of leaders from academia, government, industry, and the patient advocacy community for a frank conversation on racism …
OI | September–October 2020 | accc-cancer.org 65 action Baptist Health System Louisville, Ky. Delegate Rep: Amanda Henson, MSHA, MBA, FACHE Website: baptisthealth.com Baptist Health Paducah Paducah, Ky. Delegate Rep: Michael Tutor, MBA Website: baptisthealth.com/Paducah System Membership Munson Healthcare Traverse City, Mich. Delegate Rep: Kathleen LaRaia, MS Website: …
Additional Resources to Supplement Your Learning [Webpage] Cancer Types Education and resources to help multidisciplinary cancer care teams stay abreast of disease-specific advances, deploy strategies for effective integration into practice, and engage in bi-directional learning. Metastatic Breast Cancer Digital Resource Library This online resource bank features …
In 2021, CMS made significant changes to how evaluation and management (E/M) visits are coded and billed in the office and outpatient setting, updating a number of its transmittals to include new clarifications about several E/M-related activities.
Although many rural facilities in South Dakota do have infusion centers that administer anti-cancer therapies, these centers are generally not directly overseen by an oncologist or oncology trained advanced practice provider. Rather, local family practice or internal medicine physicians who are often unfamiliar with oncologic therapies oversee the administration of infusions.
Closing Gaps – Building Trust in Clinical Trials for Our Communities Highlights from an FDA Oncology Center of Excellence panel discussion around improving clinical trial participation among historically under-represented patient populations. Experts suggest strategies like use of technology to help overcome implicit bias, hosting community events like host “Facts and Faith Friday,” and more. Read …
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Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today released the following statement of support for President Biden’s nomination of Monica Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO, as the new Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). “Dr. Bertagnolli has the talent, skill and commitment to excellence required to lead the nation’s professional oncology community in its aggressive pursuit …
Rockville, MD — Since the inception of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) and the Innovation Center’s launch of the Oncology Care Model (OCM), the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has deeply valued the opportunity to support stakeholders through its Oncology Care Model Collaborative. ACCC congratulates Brad Smith on his appointment as Director of CMMI and Senior Advisor …
June 28, 2023
The unwinding of Medicaid has begun and affects one of the most vulnerable U.S. regions’ access to cancer-related services—from screening to treatment. In this webinar, the Appalachian Community Cancer Alliance provides an opportunity to gain insight on the scale of impact and how to help ensure continued access to cancer screening and treatment services for this patient population.
Additional Resources to Supplement Your Learning Webpages Cancer Types Education and resources to help multidisciplinary cancer care teams stay abreast of disease-specific advances, deploy strategies for effective integration into practice, and engage in bi-directional learning. Precision Medicine The Precision Medicine Library has fundamental resources that match the professional …
Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is saddened to learn of the death of John W. Yarbro, MD, PhD. Dr. Yarbro served as ACCC President 1984 to 1985. Along with the small group of physicians who came together to found ACCC, Dr. Yarbro was an early advocate for expanding cancer care into the community. He passed away on April 13, 2020, at age 88. In 1971, then-President …
Breaking Barriers: Bridging Disparities in Clinical Trials for Health Equity Jimmy Ruiz, MD Professor of Medicine Assistant Director for Clinical Research Section of Hematology and Oncology Winston-Salem, NC 10/6/2023 Levine Cancer Disclosures Consulting/Honoraria Sanofi / BMS / Genzyme Importance of Clinical Trials & Inclusivity Disparities in Clinical Trials …
Breaking Barriers: Bridging Disparities in Clinical Trials for Health Equity Jimmy Ruiz, MD Professor of Medicine Assistant Director for Clinical Research Section of Hematology and Oncology Winston-Salem, NC 11/4/2023 Levine Cancer Disclosures Consulting/Honoraria Sanofi / BMS / Genzyme Importance of Clinical Trials & Inclusivity Disparities in Clinical Trials …
ACCC joined over 500 organizations nationwide writing in support of the bipartisan Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 2407). ACCC members are all too familiar with the toll cancer takes on patients when diagnosed at a late stage. Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving cancer outcomes and saving lives. ACCC is very happy to learn …
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is saddened by the loss of Robert W. Frelick, MD, FACP, a strong supporter of ACCC and the mission of ensuring quality cancer care for patients in the communities where they live. Throughout his long career, Dr. Frelick worked to expand and improve access to cancer care and clinical trials, not only in his home state of Delaware, but throughout the …