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On September 11, 2023, ACCC submitted comment letters to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed physician fee schedule (PFS) and hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) regulations. Among other topics, ACCC supported the proposal for Medicare reimbursement for principal illness navigation (PIN) services to assist those with serious illnesses such as …
August 8, 2024
Exploring the Dynamic Shifts in the MDS Treatment Paradigm: Unveiling Advances in Disease Modifying Therapies, Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Clinical Trials, and the Latest Approvals This meeting series is designed to bring community oncology practitioners up to speed on the current and emerging best practices for the management of MDS, taking into account recent drug approvals and new …
August 6, 2024
Exploring the Dynamic Shifts in the MDS Treatment Paradigm: Unveiling Advances in Disease Modifying Therapies, Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Clinical Trials, and the Latest Approvals This meeting series is designed to bring community oncology practitioners up to speed on the current and emerging best practices for the management of MDS, taking into account recent drug approvals and new …
September 18, 2024
Join WSOS this upcoming September for the next meeting in the WSOS 2024 Event Series: Sheridan Meeting. Expert Melinda S. Weber, DNP, from the John Theurer Cancer Center, will delve into the latest advancements in managing toxicities associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Plus, learn about the valuable opportunities WSOS has to offer! Reserve your seat today for a evening of meaningful in-person …
September 20, 2024
The Louisiana Oncology Society is partnering with the Advanced Practice Providers Oncology Summit, happening in New Orleans on September 20-21, 2024, at the Royal Sonesta. The APPOS was established for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and offers practical strategies to enhance care and outcomes for cancer patients. APPs stay up-to-date with the latest evidence-based approaches in cancer …
September 13, 2024
Exploring the Dynamic Shifts in the MDS Treatment Paradigm: Unveiling Advances in Disease Modifying Therapies, Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Clinical Trials, and the Latest Approvals This meeting series is designed to bring community oncology practitioners up to speed on the current and emerging best practices for the management of MDS, taking into account recent drug approvals and new …
October 9, 2024
Exploring the Dynamic Shifts in the MDS Treatment Paradigm: Unveiling Advances in Disease Modifying Therapies, Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Clinical Trials, and the Latest Approvals This meeting series is designed to bring community oncology practitioners up to speed on the current and emerging best practices for the management of MDS, taking into account recent drug approvals and new …
Rockville, MD—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) presented its Clinical Research Award to Patricia A. Ganz, Director, Cancer Prevention and Control Research at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and a medical oncologist at the UCLA School of Medicine. She has been a faculty member there since 1978. The Clinical Research Award is given annually to an individual whose research has …
In 2016, we saw the Obama Administration finalize regulations around sweeping physician payment reform in Medicare, oncology practices nationwide navigate the first year of the Oncology Care Model (OCM), policymakers try—and fail—to push through drug pricing reform with a national mandatory demonstration program, the 21st Century Cures Act signed into law, and the drug pricing debate hit a fever …
ROCKVILLE, MD. – On June 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the nearly 200 physician group practices and 17 health insurance companies selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM). A great number of OCM participating practices and hospitals are members of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). To support OCM practices, ACCC recently launched …
ROCKVILLE, Md. – A follow-up survey by the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) of its membership shows that the 2% reduction in Medicare payments due to the sequester is affecting all cancer patients—not just those on Medicare. ACCC is the advocacy and education organization for more than 19,000 cancer care professionals from approximately 1,900 hospitals and private practices. An initial …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the growing trend of hospital consolidation, including questions about cancer care decision-making, cost impacts, and delivery of care, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Institute for the Future of Oncology has released, “Opportunities and New Realities in Cancer Care: A White Paper on Oncologist/Hospital Integration in the ACA Era.” The white paper …
Rockville, MD — The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has announced its new Executive Committee leadership and new Board of Trustee members for the 2021-2022 term. David R. Penberthy, MD, MBA, Radiation Oncologist at Virginia Radiation Oncology Associates Inc., will serve as the new President-Elect of the Executive Committee, and Nadine J. Barrett, PhD, MA, MS, Director of the Office of …
By Christopher Kerns and Amanda Berra of the Advisory Board Note: This blog post is a segment of an article that was originally published on June 15, 2020 by the Advisory Board. With telehealth reimbursement finally seeing reimbursement parity with in-person visits during the public health emergency, providers of all stripes have begun investing heavily in a variety of platforms. Here, John …
As the momentum surrounding immuno-oncology continues to build, the Institute for Clinical Immuno-Oncology (ICLIO) is meeting the need for practical, real-world resources and education for all members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team. Find out how in this just-released ICLIO white paper, which illuminates current progress with these exciting therapies, real-world challenges, and emerging …
There’s no corner of our healthcare system that the coronavirus has not penetrated. While swamped intensive care units and protective mask shortages dominate the headlines, the secondary and tertiary consequences of this contagious and potentially deadly virus are also coming to light. One such example is the effect of COVID-19 on clinical trials. For patients with advanced cancers that have not responded …
This post continues ACCC’s ongoing conversation on how mitigate burnout and foster well-being and resilience among all staff involved in the delivery of cancer care. Besides the common understanding of burnout as a workplace phenomenon, the criteria for being “burned out” can vary widely. What one person calls burnout another may view as run-of-the-mill workplace stress. While there have been many …
At the end of last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the much-anticipated calendar year (CY) 2020 Medicare Payment rules. Touted by CMS as an effort to “empower patients with price transparency and increase competition to lower costs for Medicare beneficiaries,” the proposed Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rule for 2020 introduces new price transparency …
In kicking off the ACCC 37th [Virtual] National Oncology Conference, ACCC President Randall A. Oyer, MD, acknowledged the reverberating effects of the pandemic on all aspects of our lives, including how we meet, exchange information, and learn from one another. Dr. Oyer explained that this is reflected in the virtual delivery of this year’s conference, which is offering attendees the opportunity to …
By Christian G. Downs, JD, MHA On August 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rules. The agency also released an accompanying executive order proposing increased flexibility for telehealth and rural healthcare in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. CMS is waiving …