ACCCBUZZ BLOG

With the variety of models and titles that have emerged under precision medicine stewardship, learn how one cancer program is breaking down the this complex landscape into streamlined workflows to improve efficiency and better support growing test volumes.

ACCC is recognizing National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by highlighting the importance of cancer screenings and early detection.

On Friday, March 10, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) concluded its ACCC 49th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center. The conference came to a close with a keynote on leveraging robotics in the pharmacy, as well as a session discussing the challenges of the recent nursing strike.

On Thursday, March 9, the Association of Community Cancer Centers welcomed its members in D.C. for its 49th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center—the oncology conference dedicated to exploring cutting-edge solutions to persistent challenges and navigating the shifting cancer care landscape.

Before opening the ACCC 49th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit to its membership, ACCC held two pre-conference events on Wednesday, March 8. Learn more about what was discussed among invited speakers during these events.

For 2023, ACCC members have identified four core areas of focus (e.g., reimbursement, utilization management, provider-patient choice), among a larger set of issues and concerns, that the association will be supporting this year.

ACCC President Dr. David R. Penberthy's final Tech Talk featured 4 panelists, who shared their perspectives on how technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the use of big data are currently impacting cancer care delivery, as well as their vision of the ideal future state.

Dr. Barbara Schmidtman shares valuable strategies for leading effective meetings in a virtual setting.

Today is National Caregivers Day, and ACCCBuzz analyzes the current mental health crisis that is affecting the caregivers of loved ones everywhere.

In recognition of National Cancer Prevention Month, the continued effort toward preventing cancer must be characterized by actions not words.

The 118th United States Congress, which officially meets from January 3, 2023, through January 3, 2025, is poised to be a case study in 21st century American bipartisanship. Learn more about what is expected to come in healthcare policy in 2023.

Dr. Andre Harvin previews his keynote address at the upcoming Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) 49th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS).

Dr. Kevin Davies previews his opening keynote at the upcoming Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) 49th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS).

By building camaraderie and strong relationships with their employees, healthcare leaders can reduce the effects of burnout, boost morale, and reduce turnover.

Dr. Harold P. Freeman channeled his experience growing up in a segregated society to implement the first patient navigation program in the United States.

As the director of Oncology Supportive Services at M Health Fairview, Jeff Kendall Psy D, LP has spearheaded the implementation of an electronic patient-reported outcomes program that will give healthcare providers an unprecedented insight on the symptoms patients may be experiencing.

ACCC highlights 2022 workforce trends and how healthcare organizations can improve employee moral with proven leadership.

The first post in ACCC's Subspeciality Immuno-Oncology Insights series—the APP perspective and real-world strategies for tackling current challenges in the delivery of immunotherapies for cancer.

NCCN summit panelists share compelling stories, as they highlight the barriers that can prevent LGBTQ+ patients with cancer, as well as survivors, from accessing high-quality, equitable care and the need for greater representation.

Dr. Barbara Schmidtman—vice president of cancer health operations at Corewell Health West—recaps the leadership series she's written for ACCCBuzz in 2022.

ACCC shares how a precision medicine steward—a dedicated navigator focused specifically on biopsy samples and biomarker testing processes and results—can make a daunting biomarker testing process incredibly efficient for cancer programs and practices everywhere.

On November 10, 2022, ACCC President Dr. David R. Penberthy, MBA, held his third in a series of four Tech Talks, where invited subject matter experts and ACCC members discussed remote patient monitoring (RPM) in cancer care.

In an ACCC online survey, advanced practice providers were asked to evaluate the current landscape of renal cell carcinoma.

In recognition of pancreatic awareness month, ACCCBuzz sat with Cindy Gavin, founding executive director of Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer to discuss the platform’s efforts toward raising awareness for the disease.

ACCCBuzz spoke with Dr. Jessica Unzaga at Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute, to help consider the use of triplet vs. quadruplet regimens in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Dr. John Strickler from Duke Cancer Institute sat down with ACCCBuzz to talk about molecular profiling and data, including the cancer institute's own journey in oncology precision medicine.

Learn how a thriving revenue cycle management process ensures well-timed revenue, steady collection, and healthy financial viability for a healthcare organization, while focusing on providing high-quality care to patients.

November 13 to 19 is dedicated to National Nurse Practitioner Week, and the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is taking this opportunity to recognize its nurse practitioner (NP) members—highlighting the work NPs do to improve access to care, the patient and clinician experience, and patient outcomes.