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This initiative is designed to help cancer programs understand how to optimize their electronic health record (EHR) systems to meet the growing need for accurate, integrated, comprehensive data capture and analysis. Through this project, ACCC identifies real-world tactics for overcoming common challenges and barriers to the use of EHRs for data analysis, care coordination, and quality reporting. More …
NEW PUBLICATION NOW AVAILABLE Download Optimizing Your EHR: Real-World Experiences with Electronic Health Records for insights on overcoming common challenges and barriers to use of EHRs for data analysis, care coordination, and quality reporting. Download My Copy
Rate Descriptions ACCC Cancer Program Member Rate This rate is available for cancer care team members who are affiliated with ACCC through a Cancer Program Membership. If you need assistance to determine your membership status, use the online directory at www.accc-cancer.org/directory, or contact the Membership Department at membership@accc-cancer.org. ACCC Cancer Program Member + 2nd Registrant An …
I really enjoyed the speakers during the early morning and early afternoon sessions that stretched the audience's thinking about how we should be approaching and developing our teams. Cheryl Fiscelli, DNP, RN, CAPA Clinical Nurse Manager, Radiation Oncology/Tomotherapy University of Colorado Hospital, University of Colorado Cancer Center It was great to speak with other cancer centers who are navigating …
Thurs, March 9 | 8:15 – 9:15 AM EST Precision Medicine: Stories from the CRISPR Revolution Kevin Davies, PhD, Executive Editor of The CRISPR Journal and GEN Biotechnology; author of Editing Humanity: The CRISPR Revolution and the New Era of Genome Editing, Breakthrough: The Race for the Breast Cancer Gene, and Cracking the Genome; co-author of DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution. The CRISPR revolution …
Submit Your Abstract for 2025 AMCCBS We are excited to open a call for abstracts that will be considered for sessions at this prestigious meeting. Special consideration will be given to abstracts addressing key challenges in the areas of business, technology, and policy. Topics may include: Strategies to improve financial performance of the cancer service line Cancer service line growth …
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Participants of the Institute of Medicine* Roundtable on Health Literacy authored a white paper that addresses steps healthcare organizations can take to lower barriers for consumer to access and use of health information and services. Below are the 10 attributes of a healthcare literate organization outlined in the white paper. *[Note: In 2015 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) was renamed the National …
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To help cancer programs evaluate their current health literacy efforts and prioritize steps for improvement, ACCC developed a health literacy gap assessment tool. This tool is intended to help cancer programs advance their delivery of patient-centered care by integrating key attributes of a health literate healthcare program. By completing the assessment tool, cancer programs can identify educational …
To help your patients better understand their cancer diagnosis, treatment plan, and post-treatment follow-up, the Health Literacy & Clear Communication eCourse delivers a deeper understanding of health literacy effective practices and simple methods to improve patient-provider communications. In only 30 minutes, engage with oncology-specific exercises, activities, and situations, and receive …
Myths vs. Facts about Patient Engagement Encouraging care team members to speak plainly to patients and instructing patients to ask questions is sometimes met with resistance. Keep in mind that encouraging patients to learn more about their diagnoses and treatment options—and urging providers to address patients in basic terms—can benefit everyone. Consider these potential assumptions about the …
Educate: Health Literacy Patient-Centered Provider Program Provided by Lilly Oncology The “Health Literacy and Clear Communication Patient-Centered Provider Workshop” focuses on how clear communication may be used to support health literacy initiatives. Data and real-world case studies are used to present the effects of low literacy on costs of care, quality of and access to care, and health …
A Abdoney, Amal MPH, Cancer Patient Navigator and Outreach The University of Toledo Medical Center, Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center, Toledo, OH Abbey, Chris CPI Associate, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Shoreline, WA Abouassali, Lamis Financial Counselor, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD Acevedo, Angela Outreach …
Anthony, Fran Patient Financial Counselor, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville, TN Armstrong, Margaret MSN, M.Ed, RN, Researcher, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB, Birmingham, AL Bowman, Eustacia Financial Counselor, Novant Health Cancer Institute, Charlotte, NC Chen, Shu-Fan Clinical Research Coordinator, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Cousino, Pamela …
THE SAFE STEP ACT (H.R.2163/S.464) Step therapy is a managed care approach that some insurers use to cut costs. Often referred to as “fail first”, step therapy requires that beneficiaries try lower-cost medications before insurers will allow or authorize more expensive treatments—despite recommendations from the patients’ healthcare providers. Cancer patients require complex treatment care plans …
Local Attractions and Dining The historic hotel is in the heart of the nation’s capital, less than a mile from McPherson Square metro station. The National Mall, Georgetown University, and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum are within 2 miles. A 4-minute walk from the nearest metro station, this contemporary hotel is a 10-minute walk from The White House and a mile from the Washington …
During Capitol Hill Day, ACCC members advocated on its 2024 advocacy priorities: Oncology Patient Navigation Drug Shortages Financial Toxicity The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ACCC members also discussed additional priority cancer care delivery and health policy issues with Members of Congress and Congressional staff during the course of their meetings. * Participation in the ACCC …
Workbook & Case Studies Metastatic Breast Cancer: Effective Principles & Practices in Patient Support includes key highlights from the project's environmental scan, a communication process map that integrates 6 effective principles into the care continuum, helping to reframe and improve the conversation between providers and patients, and examples of how ACCC Cancer Program members are putting …
Across the summer of 2017, the Oncology Roundtable partnered with the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) to survey cancer providers across the country to learn about their priorities, challenges, and top opportunities for growth. Over 290 respondents from 209 organizations participated in the survey. Non-teaching community hospitals comprised slightly over half of the respondents, while …