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ACCC 38th Annual National Meeting
March 12–14, 2012
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
202 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.547.1200
Oncology drug shortages, coordinated care models, and new Commission on Cancer standards. These are just a few of the realities reshaping cancer care today. Medicare cuts, RAC audits, and increasing staffing costs loom in the future. Now what?
The ACCC 38th Annual National Meeting brings clarity to uncertainty. While we can't slow down the rapid pace of change, we can help you understand economic trends and translate new policies, forecast how they may affect your cancer program, and develop the right solutions.
Keynote Address
Mara Liasson: Political Trends, Inside the Beltway and Beyond
Gain an insider’s perspective of the coming election and its potential effects on healthcare reform from Mara Liasson, the national political correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR). Her reports can be heard regularly on NPR’s award-winning news magazines All Things Considered and Morning Edition. She provides extensive coverage of politics and policy from Washington, D.C.—focusing on the White House and Congress. Join us for an insightful tour of political trends inside and beyond the Beltway.
Highlights from our Agenda
- The Changing Landscape of Oncology Care. Explore the trends in cancer care, including physician affiliations with cancer programs, and benchmark your program against others in terms of consolidation, expansion, replacement of clinical technology, hiring, and financial health.
- Application, Implementation, and Finances of Clinical Pathways for Daily Care Giving. Find out how new cancer management systems are increasingly being used to integrate evidence-based clinical guidelines and pathways into each oncologist's workflow for ease of use. Does a cancer management system make sense in your future?
- Practical Strategies for Coping with the Oncology Drug Shortage. Providers and patients are fighting an uphill battle against prescription drug shortages. Find out how some cancer programs and practices creatively address this severe problem.
- Success Stories and Challenges in Implementing 2012 CoC Standards. Hear from a panel of seasoned implementers who explore the challenges of complying with the new and revised Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards and share their top strategies for meeting the new requirements.
- And more! Read our brochure for details about other practical, hands-on sessions on topics such as managing staffing costs, preparing for a RAC audit, and resources needed to meet the needs of non-Medicare patients, as well as the latest news on CMS rules and healthcare reform.
Baltimore: A Vibrant Destination
Join us in Baltimore, a city rich in history and culture with outstanding nightlife and adventure at every corner. Filled with dynamic neighborhoods, shops, and restaurants, you’ll discover a city brimming with excitement and pride. Our meeting site, the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel is in the center of the action. Take some time to explore Charm City—from the Inner Harbor waterfront district to the charming streets of Little Italy and Fells Point, you’ll find art, history, and activities to suit every taste.
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