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issues 84 OI | Vol. 39, No. 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org Drug Shortages: Policy Update BY NICOLE TAPAY, JD Several important oncology medicines remain in short supply in 2024 and the potential for additional and/or more severe shortages remains. ACCC continues its work with a coalition of patient advocacy and provider organizations, led by the Hematology/ Oncology Pharmacy Association …
Montefiore Health System’s Community Health Worker Institute has mobilized a workforce of local community experts with the potential to change the way health care systems nationwide approach social drivers of health and health equity.
7272 OI | Vol. 39, No 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org Service Utilization in Oncology after Distress Screening 73 OI | Vol. 39, No 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org Outcomes of research on distress and unmet needs in patients with cancer during COVID-19 are mixed, and continued research on our understanding of the need for triage and intervention within this population is …
fast facts 82 OI | Vol. 39, No. 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org Americans Report These Dissatisfiers with Health Plans • 52% said plan has limited or restricted access to specialists • 41% said plan has limited access to a primary care physician • 38% said the plan’s premiums and deductibles were too high • 38% said their plan has too many restrictions for special tests, such as CT …
14 OI | Vol. 39, No 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org Addressing the Unmet Need of Sexual Health in Oncology Patients 15 OI | Vol. 39, No 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org BY NICOLE DREIBELBIS, CRNP, WHNP-BC, WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JESSIE DORNE, PA-C disclaimer: We recognize that all those who identify as women do not have vulvas. We also recognize that not everyone with a vulva …
compliance A uthentication is a generic term that includes any method of establishing the authorship of a record entry, such as a handwritten or electronic signature. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as outlined in the Medicare Program Integrity Manual, chapter 3, “requires that services provided/ordered be authenticated by the author.”1 Any practitioner providing services …
Patient and Physician Assessment of Functional Status 55 OI | Vol. 39, No 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org55 56 OI | Vol. 39, No 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org When patients check in for CT simulation, front desk staff explain the purpose of the nutritional screening form to their caregivers and them. T he Scored Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) is a …
OI | Vol. 39, No 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org 2024 Trending Now in Cancer Care: Part 1 Collaborative Care Models Community Engagement Comprehensive Cancer Care Services Oncology Workforce Challenges ✚ 24 25 Facilitators • Amy Corrao, MSN, NP-C, scientific director, US Medical Affairs–Cellular Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb • Kelly …
62 OI | Vol. 39, No 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org Participation in Fall Risk Self-Assessment by Hospitalized Oncology Patients 63 OI | Vol. 39, No 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org Falls and related injuries in acute-care hospitalized adults pose serious safety and health concerns and are recognized as nursing- quality indicators by the American Nurses Association and the National …
This publication is a benefit of membership Association of Community Cancer Centers Vol. 39 | No. 3 | 2024 Measuring service utilization in oncology after distress screening | 72 Trends in collaborative care, community engagement, supportive care, and more | 24 Addressing the unmet need of sexual health in oncology patients | 14 ISSUES ONCOLOGY Healthcare with Community …
tools 96 OI | Vol. 39, No. 3, 2024 | accc-cancer.org granted fast-track designation to CTX-009 in combination with paclitaxel for the treatment of patients with metastatic or locally advanced biliary tract cancer that has been previously treated. ● GSK, PLC (gsk.com) announced the FDA accepted the supplemental biologics license application (BLA) for Jemperli® (dostarlimab) in combination …
91 spotlight The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, Oncology Center Saipan, the largest island and capital of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, is home to the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, Oncology Center. The center is a specialty clinic under Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation —the main health system within the islands, which includes the sole hospital in the …
July 20, 2024
Embark on a journey of professional growth and knowledge exchange with the Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology (MSCO) at its annual Professional Development Workshop, held in conjunction with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. This workshop offers practical insights and networking for early-career and seasoned healthcare professionals. Fellows and residents will receive a $225 participation …
July 20, 2024
Join us in Dallas for the Best of ASCO Dallas July 20th - 21st! Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center 1501 Gaylord Trail Grapevine, TX 76051 Best of ASCO®, an Official Annual Meeting Review of the American Society of Clinical Oncology® (ASCO®), is a two-day program designed to provide the latest science and education from the world’s premier oncology event, the ASCO® Annual Meeting. The abstracts …
July 20, 2024
Saturday, July 20 | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday, July 21 | 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM Best of ASCO®, an Official Annual Meeting Review of the American Society of Clinical Oncology® (ASCO®), is a two-day program designed to provide the latest science and education from the world’s premier oncology event, the ASCO® Annual Meeting. The abstracts selected for presentation and discussion reflect the foremost research …
July 19, 2024
Empowering Oncology Professionals by Enhancing Cancer Care Through Innovation and Knowledge Deep Dives into Immunotherapy: Explore the latest strategies to improve outcomes, tackle resistance, and personalize treatment plans. Precision Medicine in Practice: Learn how next-generation sequencing (DNA and RNA) is revolutionizing cancer care, making personalized treatment a reality for patients across …
Gain insights on reshaping multidisciplinary cancer care team workflows to enable laboratory professionals to improve biomarker testing efficiency.
July 18, 2024
Attend the 14th Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert Meeting (APPLE 2024) annual conference, which will be held on July 18-20, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii. This meeting will be hosted by the Physician Education Resource (PER) in-person for the first time ever in the United States. The APPLE Association is a professional organization dedicated to the research, prevention, and treatment of primary …
ROCKVILLE, MD - After a nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) announced today the selection of Meagan O. O’Neill, MS, to be the new Executive Director. In the 50-year history of ACCC, O’Neill will serve as only the third Executive Director and the first woman in the role. ACCC, the leading education and advocacy organization for multidisciplinary …