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    ACCC Co-signs Letter to Address Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Care
    April 07, 2021
    As part of World Health Day (April 7), ACCC has joined more than 290 organizations in signing a joint letter to raise awareness to the unique needs of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic and improve care access and health outcomes for this vulnerable population. Read ACCC President Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW's statement on the importance of this action, the joint-signed letter, and more information on this initiative.
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    ACCC Cosigns Joint Letter on COVID-19 and Cancer on World Health Day
    April 07, 2021
    While the coronavirus has negatively affected many healthcare services, it has had a particularly significant impact on patients previously diagnosed with other diseases—including cancer. In some cases, that impact has had devastating consequences for patients.
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    Closing Care Gaps for LGBTQI+ Cancer Providers
    By Scout, MA, PhD, Executive Director of the National LGBT Cancer Network
    April 06, 2021
    LGBTQI+ communities have a long history of experiencing barriers to healthcare, have increased risk factors for cancer, and are less satisfied with their cancer care. One survey demonstrates that these patients want their providers to show them they are welcome and make that welcome real.
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    The Role of Community Partners in Serving AYA Patients
    By Lilibeth Torno, MD
    April 01, 2021
    Poor access to care among AYA patients is not only evident in low clinical trial enrollment. The struggle to access much-needed care continues when treatment concludes. Most AYA cancer survivors must learn to navigate follow-up medical care on their own.
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    Facilitating Shared Decision-Making in Cancer Care
    March 30, 2021
    Advances in cancer treatment often mean that patients have multiple therapeutic options to choose from. As a result, engagement in decision-making is more important than ever.
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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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