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I Am An Administrator

Administrators in all settings of care are at the center of the whirlwind of change sweeping through healthcare and oncology— the shift to new payment models; growing requirements for data collection and reporting; EHR systems; marketplace pressures; budget constraints and staffing; and more. ACCC is pleased to offer select curated content contributed by administrators, industry experts, and others involved in the operations and management aspects of cancer care delivery.

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Cancer Program Fundamentals

The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Cancer Program Fundamentals offer peer-developed, foundational information on the basic areas encompassed in the development of a cancer program. This resource provides a broad, high-level overview of the services included within a cancer program with links to standards, accrediting organizations, and additional resources.
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Let's Be Clear: Communicating to Improve the Patient Experience

Cancer treatment regimens are increasingly complex. How health literate is your healthcare organization? Use ACCC's gap assessment tool to identify areas for improvement.
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Making the Case for New Staff

ACCC developed a series of five discipline-specific business briefs to show how comprehensive cancer care services improve patient care and the patient experience and justify hiring of new staff.
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ACCCBuzz Blog Posts

FROM THE ACCCBUZZ BLOG

State by State: Advocacy Advances PBM Reform, Part 2
By Matt Devino, MPH
June 03, 2021
In March, the Wisconsin legislature passed the 2021 Wisconsin Act 9 with overwhelming bipartisan support. Enactment of this PBM reform legislation establishes, for the first time, PBM oversight in Wisconsin.
State by State: Advocacy Advances PBM Reform, Part 1
By Matt Devino, MPH
June 02, 2021
No one disputes the need to rein in U.S. healthcare costs. However, for patients with cancer and the providers who care for them, the increasing burden of prior authorizations, step therapy requirements, and the lack of transparency regarding certain PBM business practices add on costs. Find out what advocates in Tennessee are doing to enact reform at the state level.
New Patient Education Tools for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 26, 2021
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Learn how the Cancer Support Community's patient guides help patient health literacy and promote shared decision-making.
ACCC Releases 2020 "Trending Now in Cancer Care" Report
May 25, 2021
ACCC recently released its 2020 Trending Now in Cancer Care report, an annual initiative that seeks to identify current and emerging trends in cancer practices and programs across the country.
Building “Systemness” through Service Lines
May 24, 2021
This is the first of a monthly blog series on how the author created a streamlined oncology service line within her health system to help improve clinical outcomes across all sites.
New Legislation Aims to Reimburse Essential Pharmacist Services
May 19, 2021
The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act would give Medicare beneficiaries living in medically underserved communities access to patient care services delivered by their state-licensed pharmacists. ACCC spoke with APhA's Dr. Scott Knoer to learn more about this legislation and how it can help patients.
Extending Telehealth Beyond the Pandemic
By Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA
May 17, 2021
Many patients with cancer now enjoy the invaluable benefits and flexibilities that telehealth makes possible. Patients have more convenient access to appointments, increased support from family caregivers who can attend virtual visits, and more time to focus on their work and families. Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA explains how the Telehealth Modernization Act can make this expanded healthcare access available beyond the pandemic.
Bill to Improve Access to Genetic Counseling Introduced in House and Senate
May 06, 2021
In March 2021, ACCC joined other stakeholders in stating our support of the Access to Genetic Counselors Services Act "to update Medicare law and improve access to genetic counselors for Medicare beneficiaries." Now, ACCC is supporting S. 1450, a bill that would authorize CMS to recognize certified genetic counselors as healthcare providers.
City of Hope’s Investigational COVID-19 Vaccine
May 05, 2021
As City of Hope embarkes on the development of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine currently in a phase I clinical trial, ACCCBuzz spoke with Dr. Sanjeet Dadwal about the investigational vaccine’s safety and efficacy, potential emergency use authorization (EUA), and suitability for patients with cancer.
Older Adults with Cancer & Clinical Trials
April 27, 2021
Older adults with cancer are consistently precluded from participating in clinical trials for promising new treatments. A multi-pronged approach is required to ensure trials are developed for all patients, including paying specific attention to inclusion/exclusion criteria and creating clinically meaningful endpoints that can enhance enrollment efforts in underserved populations.
Telehealth Legislation at Forefront of ACCC Virtual Hill Day
April 21, 2021
This year's ACCC 2021 Virtual Hill Day, which will take place May 12, will offer ACCC members a new way to experience advocacy trainings, legislative briefings, and Congressional meetings from the comfort of their home or office. This year, ACCC's legislative priorities will focus on the Telehealth Modernization Act and the Safe Step Act of 2021.
Taking Action on Disparities in Prostate Cancer
April 20, 2021
The disparities in prostate cancer are striking. In the United States, Black men continue to experience a far greater incidence of new prostate cancers and are 2.2 to 2.5 times more likely to die from the disease than any other racial/ethnic group. Taking action to close these gaps is an imperative for moving toward equitable cancer care.
Helping Financial Advocates Track Patient Assistance & Preauthorizations
April 15, 2021
The interactive and virtual ACCC Financial Advocacy Network Town Hall: Tips for Tracking Impact, held March 23, 2021, featured financial navigation experts sharing tips and tools to address patient financial need. The town hall is now available on demand.
New Geriatric Assessment Guide Gives Cancer Care Teams Tools to Help Aging Patients
April 08, 2021
ACCC released its compact geriatric oncology guide for community cancer centers to help cancer care teams improve treatment decision-making, guide supportive care interventions, and improve patient and caregiver satisfaction. This guide will provide you with the information you need to efficiently conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments in your cancer program or practice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.