Press Releases
Here you'll find a complete collection of ACCC's press releases prepared to further your knowledge of the Association's activities. All media inquiries should be directed to:
Donald Jewler
Director of Communications
301.984.9496, ext. 208
djewler@accc-cancer.org
2008:
- Press releases for the ACCC's 34th Annual National Meeting
- April 2, 2008
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Pioneering Researcher Judah Folkman, MD - April 2, 2008
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Ohio Researcher J. Philip Kuebler, MD, PhD - April 2, 2008
Association of Community Cancer Centers Releases "Cancer Program Guidelines 2008" - April 2, 2008
Cancer Vaccines: How Close Are We to Their Widespread Use? - April 2, 2008
Major Shortage of Oncologists Projected in United States - April 2, 2008
Oncology-Related Legislative/Regulatory Issues 2007–2008: Background
2007:
- November 6, 2007
Association of Community Cancer Centers Responds to CMS’s 2008 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule - September 20, 2007
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Tennessee Oncologist and Researcher David H. Johnson, MD - August 22, 2007
Join us for ACCC's 24th National Oncology Economics Conference in Dallas, Tex., Oct. 3–6, 2007. All Credentialed Press Are Invited. - March 30, 2007
ACCC' Survey Reveals Need for Standardization of Pharmacy Service Orders and Protocols - March 29, 2007
Harmon J. Eyre, MD, to Receive Association of Community Cancer Centers' Annual Achievement Award - March 28, 2007
Oncology Practices and Cancer Centers Must Take Steps Now to Ensure the Safety of Their Drug Distribution Network - March 21, 2007
Navigating Rough Waters: How to Chart Your Course Issues Affecting Hospitals and Oncology Practices - March 1, 2007
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Missouri Oncologist Alan P. Lyss, MD - March 1, 2007
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Delaware Oncologist Stephen S. Grubbs, MD - March 1, 2007
Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Connecticut Oncologist Richard C. Frank, MD
2006:
- November 17, 2006
ACCC Comments on 2007 Medicare Final Hospital Outpatient Department Rule - October 9, 2006
ACCC Releases Comments to CMS About Proposed 2007 Physician Fee Schedule Rule - October 9, 2006
ACCC Releases Comments to CMS About Proposed 2007 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System - August 15, 2006
Hospitals' Ability to Provide Quality Cancer Care to Medicare Beneficiaries May Be Weakened Under 2007 Medicare Proposed Hospital Outpatient Rule - March 10, 2006
ACCC Wins Prestigious Medicine on the Net Web Excellence Award - February 8, 2006
James N. Atkins, MD, to Receive Association of Community Cancer Centers' Community Clinical Scientist Award - February 8, 2006
Luis Baez-Diaz, MD, FACP, to Receive Association of Community Cancer Centers' Community Clinical Scientist Award - February 8, 2006
Lee B. Riley, MD, PhD, to Receive Association of Community Cancer Centers' Community Clinical Scientist Award - February 7, 2006
Leaders of Nation’s Cancer Programs and Oncology Practices to Gather for Association of Community Cancer Centers' 32nd Annual National Meeting - February 1, 2006
Affording the Technology of Quality Cancer Care - February 1, 2006
100,000 Lives Campaign Aims to Save Lives Through Improved Safety - February 1, 2006
Patient Interest in Complementary Medicines Widespread at Nation's Cancer Centers - February 1, 2006
Lean Healthcare Strengthens Oncology Programs, Maximizes Outcomes - February 1, 2006
H. Lee Moffitt to Receive Association of Community Cancer Centers' Annual Achievement Award - February 1, 2006
Post-Katrina: What Cancer Programs Must Learn About Emergency Planning
2005:
- March 4, 2005
CMS Administrator Mark McClellan, MD, PhD, to Address Attendees at ACCC's 31st Annual National Meeting - March 5, 2005
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Goes Global - March 6, 2005
Oncology Physician Practices Look for Innovative Ways to Meet the Needs of Their Patients—and Stay in Business - March 6, 2005
Lee E. Mortenson, DPA, to Receive Association of Community Cancer Centers’ Progress Award for Distinguished Service - March 8, 2005
Community Cancer Centers Using Tool to Predict Who Is at Risk for Recurrence of Breast Cancer...But the Assay Has its Limitations - March 10, 2005
Christian G. Downs Assumes Leadership of the Association of Community Cancer Centers - March 11, 2005
CMS Administrator Reaches Out to Oncology Providers at ACCC's Annual National Meeting - March 12, 2005
E. Strode Weaver Elected New President of the Association of Community Cancer Centers - April 14, 2005
Robert B. Demske to Lead Association of Community Cancer Centers Development Department - April 29, 2005
Most Physicians Not Likely to Participate in Competitive Acquisition Program - May 3, 2005
Oncology Issues Honored in 2005 SNAP Excel Awards Competition - July 5, 2005
Association of Community Cancer Centers Pleased that GAO Releases its Drug Pricing Report - August 30, 2005
Leaders of Nation's Cancer Hospital Programs and Oncology Practices to Gather for ACCC's 22nd National Oncology Economics Conference - August 31, 2005
Charles L. Loprinzi, MD, to Receive Association of Community Cancer Centers 2005 Clinical Research Award - September 15, 2005
Association of Community Cancer Centers’ National Oncology Economics Conference Highlights Extent of Off-Label Drug Use - September 16, 2005
Association of Community Cancer Centers’ Survey Reveals Need for Medicare Payment Adjustment to Adequately Capture Pharmacy Service Costs - September 20, 2005
Changes in Medicare Payments and Coverage Policies Could Irrevocably Alter Patient Access to Innovative Cancer Therapies - September 30, 2005
Physician Offices Face Another Round of Steep Payment Cuts Under 2006 Medicare Proposed Fee Schedule - October 14, 2005
Association of Community Cancer Centers Asks that OIG's Conclusions Not Overshadow Need to Enhance Quality Patient Care - October 27, 2005
Hospital Executives, Oncology Leaders to Gather for Association of Community Cancer Centers Summit Meeting
Don Jewler, Communications Director
