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One ACCC member program in Louisville, Ky., developed the Norton Cancer Institute Behavioral Oncology Program (NCIBOP), a comprehensive, embedded psychiatric program with an emphasis on integrating high-quality psychiatric care to medically complex patients.
Research has demonstrated the importance of symptom management and the optimization of the health and comfort of patients undergoing cancer therapy, resulting in improved function and quality of life (QOL).
With the rise of immunotherapies, it is critical to ensure patient safety, as the toxicity profiles of immunotherapy agents are vastly different from traditional cytotoxic chemotherapies.
To optimize the delivery of care to patients diagnosed with and being treated for CLL in local communities, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) launched an education project, Less Common Cancers in the Community.
An interview with Kathyrn Smolinski, MSW, JD on the development and implementation of the medical-legal partnership between Wayne State University Law School and the Karmanos Cancer Institute.
When testing the feasibility of at-home treatment for patients with cancer, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Care Center found that administrative restrictions like insurance approval were the greatest barrier to implementing an at-home visit.
Washington, D.C. (December 23, 2020)— A federal court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services from implementing its Most Favored Nation (MFN) Interim Final Rule on January 1, 2021. The TRO is part of a lawsuit filed December 4, 2020 by the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America …
This pilot study aimed to determine the efficacy of a community-based wellness program offered to patients outside of the clinical setting.
By leveraging technology, the effects of workforce shortages can be mitigated.
Since 1992, Medicare has paid for the services of physicians, non-physician practitioners, and certain other suppliers under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS or PFS).
As part of World Health Day (April 7), ACCC has joined more than 290 organizations in signing a joint letter to raise awareness to the unique needs of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic and improve care access and health outcomes for this vulnerable population. Read ACCC President Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW's statement on the importance of this action, the joint-signed …
This study examined the coping strategies and psychosocial well-being of patients with lung cancer facing multiple stressors, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 1992, Medicare has paid for the services of physicians, non-physician practitioners, and certain other providers under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).
In 2023, ACCC hosted a series of interactive sessions at the ACCC 49th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit to collect insights and solutions into 8 key areas.
Since those early days so much has changed in our world. The COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented challenges, both within the healthcare industry and the world at large. Though we have witnessed much unrest, we have already made it through some very difficult times with stories of great heroism and innovation, especially within the healthcare industry.
ROCKVILLE, Md. – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is pleased to announce that six cancer programs have been selected as 2014 Innovator Award recipients for their pioneering solutions in the effective delivery of cancer care. Among the innovations from these award winning programs are novel tools for creating system-wide distress screening and comprehensive survivorship care plans …
Highlights from the ACCC 50th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit #AMCCBS.
An overview of the importance of authenticating services provided or ordered by providers.
Improving the quality of care for patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: Program components, implementation barriers, and recommendations 1Cancer Month 0, 2021 Review Article Improving the quality of care for patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: Program components, implementation barriers, and recommendations Sarah M. Temkin, MD 1; Matthew P. Smeltzer, …
Dr. Kavita Patel to Kick off Virtual Meeting with Cancer Center Leaders to Discuss Oncology’s Post-Pandemic Future Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today announced the agenda for its 47th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS Virtual), to be held March 1 – 5, 2021. Healthcare executives, industry leaders, and cancer care providers from across the …