ACCCBUZZ BLOG

In honor of the NOC's first international panel, ACCCBuzz spoke with Dr. Christopher Steer to gain further insight into his experience collaborating with academic centers and the unique challenges he faces as an oncologist practicing in a rural community.

By leveraging modern health care technologies and data-driven insights, AI and machine learning have the potential to enhance screening, diagnosis, and personalized treatment strategies across multiple cancer types.

ACCCBuzz spoke to Joshua Brody, MD to better understand how Bispecific Antibodies work and how they can be easily implemented in the community setting.

Get a recap of the third installment in Bedard’s webinar series, AMA CPT® Coding Update for Oncology Navigation Services and the Cancer Moonshot, which covers recent changes to the AMA codes and what they mean for providers.

In an exclusive interview with Dr. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, delegate of the NOC International Panel representing Nigeria, learn about the initiatives she's championed to support women in health care and the innovative care models in her practice.

In oncology, providers treat patients from all backgrounds and with unique histories and experiences. It is therefore imperative to recognize and understand patients' personal characteristics to create effective treatment plans.

Read the highlights of ACCC's recent webinar discussion regarding the IV fluid shortage crisis caused by severe flooding from Hurricane Helene in September of this year.

The 41st National Oncology Conference was an opportunity to educate colleagues and share resources to help attendees enact positive change at their cancer programs. Read the insights gained from the afternoon sessions on Day 2 of the conference.

In the keynote address on Day 2 of the NOC, Dr. Fiori described the work of the Community Health Worker Institute at Montefiore Health System in leveraging community expertise and global best practices in Bronx County, New York.

Genetic testing and molecular profiling can be the key to better outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer by allowing oncologists to implement more targeted therapies.

ACCC is committed to helping cancer care team members, patients, and caregivers understand how bispecific antibody treatments fit within the cancer care continuum, how they differ from CAR T-cell therapy, and the education and resources available to patients and their families.

To increase access to supportive care services for historically underserved populations, ACCC launched a quality improvement initiative in collaboration with Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Cancer Support Community.

Throughout the course of treatment, patients and providers alike are often focused on the progression of the cancer diagnosis more than anything else. But adverse effects like skin toxicities can be highly damaging to patients’ quality of life and treatment outcomes.

Ensuring nurses’ job satisfaction while maintaining high standards of patient care is a challenging feat. Lee Health has successfully navigated this challenge through the implementation of LeanTaaS’ iQueue for Infusion Centers Patient Assignment tool. This innovative approach has streamlined operations and significantly enhanced nurses’ satisfaction and productivity.

October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity and a call to reflect on the latest research and deepen understanding of this pervasive disease.

ACCC recently hosted the webinar series, Implementing the New CMS Reimbursement Billing Codes for Patient Navigation Services to inform members about the recent policy changes and what they mean for providers. In implementing the new codes, CMS seeks to enhance the availability of patient navigation services and in turn improve equitable access to cancer care and other types of health care services.

The final day of the 41st National Oncology Conference began with an international panel of cancer care providers representing Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Egypt, Sweden, Nigeria, and Australia to share and learn from common challenges and best practices.

The second day of the National Oncology Conference was centered around the 2024 ACCC Innovator Award winners, community engagement, and achieving equity in cancer care through a variety of sessions.

ACCC will welcome more than 500 attendees from October 9-11 to Minneapolis, Minnesota this week for the highly anticipated 41st National Oncology Conference. Day 1 of the meeting included a Pre-Conference focused on the ACCC Financial Advocacy Network (FAN) and building sustainable patient navigation, followed by the exhibition of 24 posters demonstrating innovative solutions to key challenges in cancer care.

In recognition of the importance of prioritizing DEI in the cancer workforce, the NCCN held a policy summit to allow patients, providers, payers, and patient advocacy organizations to discuss policy and best practice strategies to support these ideals.

DEI in cancer care is essential for ensuring that all patients receive high-quality, personalized treatment and support. A diverse workforce brings a variety of perspectives and experiences that can enhance understanding of patients’ unique cultural backgrounds and health needs.

In an attempt to enhance patient access, comfort, and convenience while achieving institutional cost savings, the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program expanded its offerings by introducing autologous transplants as an outpatient service.