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On Friday, March 10, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) concluded its ACCC 49th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center. The conference came to a close with a keynote on leveraging robotics in the pharmacy, as well as a session discussing the challenges of the recent nursing strike.
Although clinical trials have been used for decades to determine the safety and efficacy of drugs and medical devices, the lack of a diverse population in such studies has failed to represent the population suffering the burden of the diseases being studied.
The Road to Recovery Report makes specific recommendations for maintaining the adaptations made necessary to accommodate the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Where possible, the report recommends building on that momentum to spur much-needed change in cancer care and research.
Learn how the creation of the first advanced practice radiation therapist (APRT) role in the United States established a new model of inpatient care, elevating the radiation therapy skill set and allowing for intervention at key points along the radiation oncology care pathway.
ROCKVILLE, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) President Dr. Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, today released the following statement of support for the appointment of W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD to be the next Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI):
No one disputes the need to rein in U.S. healthcare costs. However, for patients with cancer and the providers who care for them, the increasing burden of prior authorizations, step therapy requirements, and the lack of transparency regarding certain PBM business practices add on costs. Find out what advocates in Tennessee are doing to enact reform at the state level.
Noble experts make some of the best teachers who often do their work in the trenches, consistently performing with humility and compassion. Their influence extends beyond the workplace into both their own lives and the lives of others, and often into history. In this blog, Robin Atkins, RN, OCN, remembers The James River Clinic and its noble experts.
In a letter to congressional leadership, ACCC joined the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and more than 20 other organizations asking Congress to pass legislation before the end of the year to prevent significant Medicare payment cuts to radiation therapy services. These cuts largely stem from the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, PAYGO sequester, and clinical labor price …
May 10, 2024
Emerging Influencers in NSCLC: How Can We Apply the Latest Tumor Testing and Treatment Strategies Across Actionable Biomarkers? This live, virtual program will feature expert faculty presenting on the latest findings supporting the inclusion of novel targeted therapies in the standard of care for NSCLC, as well as insights into new targets that may be actionable in the future. Learn More
May 28, 2024
Emerging Influencers in NSCLC: How Can We Apply the Latest Tumor Testing and Treatment Strategies Across Actionable Biomarkers? This live, virtual program will feature expert faculty presenting on the latest findings supporting the inclusion of novel targeted therapies in the standard of care for NSCLC, as well as insights into new targets that may be actionable in the future. Learn More
Visitors and patients to North Star Lodge Cancer Center in Yakima, Wash., may do a double-take when approaching the facility for the first time. Part of Virginia Mason Memorial, the cancer center is located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and resembles a mountain lodge.
Before enactment of the Affordable Care Act, hospitals began to purchase physician practices and, by converting these locations to outpatient hospital departments, were able to bill for both the professional fee on the CMS1500 claim form and the facility charges on the UB04 claim form.
For nearly 30 years, TOPS has served oncologists and patients in Tennessee. The organization has focused primarily on issues related to the delivery of the highest quality cancer care, while also working to deter threats to the viability of the community practice model.
The last few months have brought big changes to Washington, D.C. The 2014 midterm elections dealt a sweeping victory to Republicans in Congress, giving the party a 54-seat majority in the Senate and its biggest majority in the House since 1928.
The Association of Community Cancer Centers developed tools, resources, and education programs to help oncology professionals access and implement technology- and data-driven solutions for more equitable cancer care.
The National Hospital Oncology Benchmark Study, conducted annually by the Oncology Management Consulting Group, gathers data from respondent hospital-based outpatient infusion and radiation centers across the country. This article presents a selection of the radiation oncology-related survey analyses from the 27 radiation oncology programs that submitted data.
For cancer programs and practices taking the initiative to enhance their patient-centered care through integrating key attributes of a health literate organization into their program, a first step is completing the Gap Assessment Tool. Once your assessment is complete, return to this page for resources and tools to support your improvement plan(s). Assessment Domains 1- 6 (below) address criteria found …
ROCKVILLE, Md. – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) applauds Senators Franken (D–MN) and Kirk (R–IL) and Congressmen Higgins (D–NY) and Lance (R–NJ) for introducing companion bills, S 1566/ HR 2739, last week to equalize out–of–pocket costs for cancer patients choosing between oral and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy therapies. This bipartisan, bicameral effort would require health plans …
Organized around four case studies, the discussion will focus on current clinical evidence for optimal selection of immunotherapy and use of combination therapy. Topics covered include monitoring for and managing irAEs, care coordination and communication with non-oncology specialists, and assessment of institution- or practice-specific gaps in IO integration. Shared decision-making, …
Live this week from the ACCC 50th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ interviews Dr. Mandi Pratt-Chapman about new patient navigation payments.