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    ACCC Recognizes Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month With RFP
    March 24, 2021
    To help address the ongoing prevalence of colorectal cancer, ACCC is inviting its members to submit proposals for quality improvement initiatives in treating metastatic forms of this cancer.
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    ACCC Signs Statement on Medicare MCED Screening Coverage Act of 2021
    March 22, 2021
    Led by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, ACCC has joined more than 300 organizations in signing a letter urging the passage of the MCED Screening Coverage Act, which will help cancer care providers be able to use the latest testing technologies to improve quality of life and better patient outcomes.
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    What Does the American Rescue Plan Mean for Health Care Coverage?
    By Timothy S. Jost, emeritus professor, Washington and Lee University School of Law
    March 19, 2021
    The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) is a comprehensive attempt to address the problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying economic disruption. This post examines COBRA and marketplace subsidy provisions, which are expected to extend insurance coverage to millions of Americans.
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    Applying COVID-19 Lessons Learned to Improve Cancer Care & Research
    March 18, 2021
    The Road to Recovery Report makes specific recommendations for maintaining the adaptations made necessary to accommodate the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Where possible, the report recommends building on that momentum to spur much-needed change in cancer care and research.
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    Why Social Workers Are Essential: A Q&A With ACCC’s New President
    March 17, 2021
    ACCC President Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW, shares with us why she believes the theme of this year’s Social Work Month is important and how it ties into her own theme as ACCC’s new president.
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    New Guidelines Expand Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility
    March 16, 2021
    On March 9, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendation for annual lung cancer screening. USPSTF estimates that these changes will almost double the number of at-risk individuals who are eligible for lung cancer screening.
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    The Future of White Bagging and Brown Bagging in Oncology Pharmacy
    March 15, 2021
    Insurer mandates requiring patients to have their therapies dispensed via “brown bagging” or “white bagging” are becoming increasingly common. Oncologists treating patients whose insurers require these methods of pharmaceutical procurement have identified problematic issues with them, including concerns about patient safety, proper care coordination, potential treatment delays, and drug waste.
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    Improving Access to Clinical Trials for Rural Populations
    March 08, 2021
    Montana is one of the most rural states in the U.S., with nearly half of its population living in rural regions. Accordingly, accessing healthcare services can be difficult for Montana’s citizens, and gaining access to clinical trials is particularly challenging.
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    Telehealth and Reimbursement Issues Top of Mind at AMCCBS
    March 04, 2021
    At the ACCC 47th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS) this week, panelists discussed the appropriate use of telehealth in cancer care, debated the continuation of such care as the pandemic recedes, and addressed persistent gaps in oncology services in diverse populations.
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    Day 1 at AMCCBS: COVID Fallout and Policy Concerns
    March 02, 2021
    The ACCC 47th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS) opened today with an overview of the rapidly changing national political climate and what it may mean for healthcare policy in the months and years ahead.
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    New On-Demand Webinar Can Help You Better Support Cancer Caregivers
    February 25, 2021
    One member of your cancer care team who plays an essential role yet often goes unrecognized is a patient’s caregiver. With the added work caregivers have had in the past year to keep their loved ones safe during the pandemic, the work they do is even more important today. To support cancer care teams looking to address the critical role caregivers play in patient support, ACCC recently launched a free, one-hour on-demand webinar.
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    Beyond COVID-19: The Road to Recovery
    February 22, 2021
    COVID-19 has highlighted how challenging it is for cancer care providers large and small when healthcare resources are limited. One oncologist shares her experience on a task force that drafted a series of recommendations for moving forward in cancer care as the pandemic recedes.
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    AMCCBS Virtual, Day 4: Managing for Success
    February 18, 2021
    AMCCBS Virtual sessions on Thursday, March 4, will focus on practical strategies for better managing your organization. There is no specific roadmap to success for your cancer program or practice, but AMCCBS Virtual can help by hosting sessions that will share new perspectives and ideas for expanding your service line portfolio to better meet the needs of your patients.
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    New Administration Opens ACA Marketplace for Special Enrollment Period
    By Kristin Marie Ferguson, DNP, RN, OCN
    February 16, 2021
    On February 15, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opened healthcare.gov for a special enrollment period that runs through May 15. “By opening the health insurance marketplace, President Biden is providing our patients with options they did not have available to them before,” says Lori Schneider, chair of ACCC’s Financial Advocacy Network and oncology operations manager at Green Bay Oncology. “It is imperative that all cancer centers review and discuss these options with their patients to help prevent financial toxicity.”
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    AMCCBS Virtual, Day 3: Cancer Service Line Efficiency and Revenue Optimization
    February 11, 2021
    On Wednesday, March 3, AMCCBS Virtual will focus on cancer service line efficiency and revenue optimization. Some of the biggest impacts on cancer programs and practices stemming from the pandemic have been regarding their clinical and financial performance. Attendees will gain new perspectives and learn new strategies to help them navigate and potentially rebuild their service lines to meet the demands and challenges brought on by COVID-19.
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    AMCCBS Virtual, Day 2: Telehealth, Virtual Care Models, and Remote Monitoring
    February 08, 2021
    On Tuesday, March 2, AMCCBS Virtual will focus on timely, real-world case studies from organizations that used the opportunities created by the pandemic to forge new paths forward. On March 2, sessions will focus on telehealth, virtual care, and remote monitoring. Speakers will address and lead conversations about the multiple and changing roles of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    World Cancer Day: I Am, I Will
    February 04, 2021
    World Cancer Day—observed February 4—is an opportunity to pause and listen to the stories of cancer survivors from across the world. This year, ACCCBuzz spoke with Nicole Schulz, who was first diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at 14 years old. “I’ve been in the cancer world for 15 years now,” said Nicole. “World Cancer Day is one of my favorite days of the year to get the message out—especially now during the pandemic. Everybody needs to remember that cancer doesn’t stop for it [COVID-19], and patients are still in need.”
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    A Conversation With ASCO’s Dr. Richard Schilsky
    January 28, 2021
    ACCCBuzz sat down with ASCO's Dr. Richard L. Schilsky to look back on his career and look forward to the future breakthroughs in this era and beyond.
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    The Role of Patient Advocates in Clinical Research
    January 25, 2021
    Carla Strom, MLA, speaks with ACCCBuzz about her role as an advocate, how this role has evolved, and why listening to the community's voice early and often in clinical trial development and cancer research is vital.
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    Community Outreach to Address Disparities in Cancer Care
    January 14, 2021
    Learn how the PECaD program at Siteman Cancer Center is decreasing disparities in care by monitoring data, engaging the community, supporting research, and ensuring diverse representation in research.

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