The newly released ACCC Financial Advocacy Services Guidelines—a framework for oncology financial advocacy programs everywhere.
A Commitment to Equitable and Affordable Cancer Care
Advances in oncology such as precision medicine and improved disease management have developed alongside increasing healthcare costs. Patients and their families often must navigate a complex healthcare and insurance ecosystem where financial incentives don’t always align with access to affordable care. The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) seeks to help its members better address patients' financial concerns. To that end, the ACCC Financial Advocacy Network in 2023 released its Financial Advocacy Services Guidelines to assist cancer programs and practices in developing and implementing effective financial advocacy programs.
The current edition of the Financial Advocacy Services Guidelines was developed by the Financial Advocacy Guidelines Task Force.
Financial Advocacy Services Assessment Tool
In connection with the Financial Advocacy Services Guidelines, ACCC has released a comprehensive assessment tool that can help cancer programs and practices assess current delivery of financial advocacy services. Access the Financial Advocacy Services Assessment Tool and User Guide today and gain insights and resources to support improvements.
ACCC is committed to advocating for and supporting all oncology financial advocates, from financial navigators and counselors to social workers, oncology pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, patient advocates, and more. We envision "comprehensive and equitable cancer care" as synonymous with fighting financial toxicity for everyone, everywhere.
Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA
2023-2024 ACCC President
Chief Operating Officer
Highlands Oncology Group, PA
This edition of the Financial Advocacy Services Guidelines was published in 2018.
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