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In October of 2011, I founded Twist Out Cancer, an international non-profit organization that provides psychosocial support to anyone touched by cancer through creative arts programming.
Drug pricing reform and a thorough analysis of healthcare spending have been the focus of healthcare leadership across the country since early 2018.
Ask any oncologist—or healthcare provider, for that matter—what their least favorite part of their job is and the overwhelming response would be the process of obtaining prior authorization for care.
In this article we describe how ArtsCare delivers services aimed at improving the experiences of all those who have been affected by cancer.
St. Vincent Hospital implemented a collaborative method of care that uses genetic counselor extenders to increase patient access to risk assessment and genetic testing.
More oncology programs across the country are hiring scribes in their practices to improve patient-centered care, reduce physician burnout, and create administrative efficiencies.
Many cancer program leaders say that improving patient access and the patient-centeredness of care delivery are key strategic imperatives.
The amazing advances seen in cancer care are the result of successful completion of clinical trials. But the fact is that we could do so much better.
tools 12 accc-cancer.org | July–August 2019 | OI Approved Drugs • On April 12, the Food and Drug Adminis- tration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Balversa™ (erdafitinib) (Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies, janssen.com) for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, with susceptible FGFR3 or FGFR2 genetic alterations, that has progressed during or …
At the ACCC 45th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit, I announced my 2019-2020 President’s Theme: Collaborate. Educate. Compensate: A Prescription for Sustainable Care Delivery.
66 accc-cancer.org | July–August 2019 | OI action Maryland Oncology Hematology Columbia, Md. Delegate Rep: Mary Beth Zaber Website: marylandoncology.com Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute Pittsburgh, Pa. Delegate Rep: Gina Bianchin, MS Website: ahn.org Marshall Medical Centers Marshall Cancer Care Center Albertville, Ala. Delegate Rep: Cindy Sparkman, BS Website: …
Dr. Farley directs Christiana Care Health System’s strategy to promote the professional fulfillment and personal well-being of its caregivers—and, subsequently, its patients.
Being aware of how burnout manifests itself can help supervisors and staff identify the condition early.
The impact of rising insurance deductibles and out-of-pocket healthcare costs on patients and their families continues to be a generous source of headline news. The healthcare costs insured patients are expected to shoulder today compared to just a decade ago are alarming. According to a recent nationwide poll conducted by the Los Angeles Times in partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation, individuals …
Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston, S.C. Every other Monday, ACCC highlights the latest news, announcements, resources, and innovations from our member cancer programs. To submit your program, visit the Member News Submission Portal and complete a brief form. A Home for Precision Medicine in San Francisco Last week, the University of San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center …
ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS ONCOLOGY P H A R M AC Y EDUCATION N E T W O R K In October 2018, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) hosted a pre-conference workshop at its 35th National Oncology Conference. Sessions focused on models which show how oncology pharmacists can best respond to rapid changes occurring in the oncology environment, including the emergence …
In this episode, Tina Curtis and Elizabeth Malosh of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center at Froedtert Hospital Campus talk about why and how their program decided to launch its 24-Hour Cancer Clinic in 2016.
Radiation Oncology – Morning Huddle Date: Staff Present: (We use first and last initials of all present.) Notes: Staffing update: • (This is where we indicate staffing issues, coverage plans for vacation/sick calls.) Scheduling: • (Note number of SIMS/DI studies on PET.) • (Indicate provider covering.) Machines’ Status: • (Indicate any issues …
This is the fifth post in a seven-blog series highlighting the achievements of the 2019 ACCC Innovator Award Winners. Join us at the upcoming ACCC 36th National Oncology Conference, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2019, in Orlando, Florida, where all of this year's Innovator Award recipients will be presenting on their pioneering initiatives. It has historically been difficult to obtain genetic cancer counseling …
Presented at 2019 Multinational Association of Supportive Cancer Care (MASCC) and International Society of Oral Oncology (ISOO) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA.