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October is liver cancer awareness month, a disease that is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally.
In an ACCC online survey, advanced practice providers were asked to evaluate the current landscape of renal cell carcinoma.
In recognition of National Cancer Prevention Month, the continued effort toward preventing cancer must be characterized by actions not words.
Rockville, MD - The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) 2019 Clinical Research Award was presented to Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, Director, Cancer Outcomes Research Program, and Professor, Hematology and Oncology, UNC, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The award was presented during the ACCC 36th National Oncology Conference in Orlando, Florida. As a medical oncologist and health services …
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The 2018 Medicare final regulations, code updates, and other reimbursement changes will bring significant compensation shifts for oncology providers.
ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS 1 ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS EXAMINING COLORECTAL AND CERVICAL CANCER CARE IN APPALACHIA A REVIEW OF BARRIERS AND INTERVENTIONS TO CANCER SCREENING, GENETIC SERVICES, AND CONTINUITY OF CARE 2 Examining Colorectal and Cervical Cancer Care in Appalachia Examining Colorectal and Cervical Cancer Care …
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Op-Ed: People of Color Should Fear Disease More Than Vaccines March 12, 2021 In this guest piece, Dr. R. Lawrence Hatchett, a urology specialist at Heartland Regional Medical Center, stresses the importance for people—regardless of race—to get the COVID vaccine Read Full Article Op-Ed: I Specialize in Allergies. Here's Why I'll Be Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine January 4, 2021 As we start to "return …
18 accc-cancer.org | January–February 2019 | OI walked to the CMS specialty codes, which are used to develop specialty-level risk factors and medical practitioner RVUs. CMS received comments in response to the request and indicated the suggestions would be considered for future rulemaking— specifically the CY 2020 required update. Practice expense (PE) accounts for the resources …
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It is a pleasure and privilege to serve as your 2020-2021 ACCC President. I have been a member of ACCC since 2006. My organization, Lancaster General Health, now part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, has been an ACCC member for a quarter of a century. When I joined my organization in 2006, I was charged with developing a cancer program and building a cancer center. Looking …
ISSUES ONCOLOGY Implementing e-consults for immune-related adverse events | 30 Standardizing comprehensive biomarker testing in non-small cell lung cancer | 20 Creating an advanced practice radiation therapist role | 10 This publication is a benefit of membership Association of Community Cancer Centers Vol. 39 | No. 1 | 2024 Collaborative Care: A Model for Embedding Counseling …
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI): Overview Enhancing Oncology Model September 8th, 2023 Pamela Barnes Director, Executive Branch Strategy 1 Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of her employer. Information presented here is from public record or extracted …
The ongoing balancing act of staffing and retention is one of the most challenging issues in healthcare today. In specialty areas such as oncology, staffing presents an even more difficult challenge. Finding qualified individuals with the right experience to fill open positions can be a taxing, time-consuming task.
This article examines the hallmark of successful oncology programs—an action-oriented strategic planning process, specific to the unique nature of cancer care—and assesses the “must haves” for cancer program planning, offering a roadmap to follow for effective oncology strategy.
October 21, 2020
Causes, risk factors, and prevention vary among cancer types, and multiple myeloma presents its own unique risk factors, such as age, gender, race, and family history, among others. Learn about the various precursor conditions for multiple myeloma and how to determine the risk of developing the disease.
November 9, 2021
Hear inspiring speakers who will share enlightening perspectives and challenge your way of thinking. Feel empowered by the fresh ideas of the 2021 ACCC Innovator Award winners. Discover new insights that translate into action for your cancer program through the exchange of ideas in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
The substantial strain placed on health care workers and organizations by unnecessary ED visits prompted Orlando Health Cancer Institute to develop their express symptom management program in July 2021. The program was designed to effectively triage and treat cancer related symptoms in the outpatient setting.
November 13 to 19 is dedicated to National Nurse Practitioner Week, and the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is taking this opportunity to recognize its nurse practitioner (NP) members—highlighting the work NPs do to improve access to care, the patient and clinician experience, and patient outcomes.