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OSSN Education Support

The State Society Education Series offers members of sponsoring states relevant and valuable educational and informational programs designed to help oncology professionals guide their practices through the many diverse challenges and opportunities they face. A variety of programs are held throughout the year.

2012 Educational Programs

Evolving Business Models

Hear lessons learned as oncology professionals share their real-world experiences with different physician service agreement models. Click on the links below to listen immediately or to download the podcasts.

Introduction
Michael L. Blau
Foley & Lardner LLP

ACO/Medical Home
Thomas Whittaker, MD
IU Health Central Indiana Cancer Centers

Joint Venture
Teri U. Guidi, MBA, FAAMA
Oncology Management Consulting Group

Service Line Co-Management Agreements
Michael L. Blau
Foley & Lardner LLP

Employment Contracts/Independent
Leonard Kalman, MD
Advanced Medical Specialties, LLC (AMS)

2011 Educational Programs

The Sunshine Act: Dispelling Myths

Webinar held October 5, 2011

Myths and misconceptions about the Federal Sunshine Act abound. Beginning January 1, 2012, all pharmaceutical and device manufacturers must report any payments made to health care providers and institutions; as of September 30, 2013, these reports will be made public. The goal is more transparency in relationships between physicians and industry. But what information will these reports contain? And exactly what qualifies as a payment?

Listen to our final State Society Education Series webinar of 2011 to find out how you'll be affected by this law, better understand what activities will be reported, and clarify what is still permissible under the new regulations.

Click here to access the archived webinar.

Click here to download the presentation.

Patient Assistance: Educating and Empowering Cancer Patients and Their Families
Download and Print This Brochure for Patients

This new tool, Patient Assistance: Educating and Empowering Cancer Patients and Their Families, is designed to help you provide your patients with the information they need, even when your resources are limited. Targeted to patients who would benefit from financial assistance, this guide provides an overview of patient assistance programs, including eligibility requirements. It serves as a starting point for patients to begin the application process.

Download and print this brochure—either professionally or in house. Then, hand it out to your patients who could benefit from this information. It may also be used in conjunction with ACCC's Patient Assistance and Reimbursement Programs: A Guide for Community Cancer Centers, which enables you to quickly and easily access and print the forms your patients may need to apply for assistance.

Unlocking Drug Compendia: A Webinar on the Use of Drug Compendia in Oncology Care

Webinar held April 27, 2011.

Drug information and coverage is a complex yet vital area of oncology. In the second State Society Education Series webinar, presenter George Silberman explores the role of compendia, covering the following objectives: 1) define why compendia were created and how they operate, 2) recognize the role compendia play in Medicare policy, and 3) determine how to use the compendia and interpret their content.

Click here to download the presentation (PDF, 1.8 MB).

Click here to access the archived webinar.

Sailing Through Oncology Audits

Webinar held January 6, 2011

In the first State Society Education Series webinar, presenter Cindy Parman provided an overview of the oncology audit process, tools for having a successful audit, and common pitfalls to avoid.

An archive of this webinar is not available; however, you can download the presentation:

Sailing Through Oncology Audits (PDF, 4.9 MB).