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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.

Featured Administrator Programs

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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From Oncology Issues

ACCCBuzz Blog Posts

FROM THE ACCCBUZZ BLOG

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oncology Research in Community: Leveraging the Role of Pharmacist
January 12, 2021
In the final installment of ACCC’s webinar series honoring American Pharmacists Month, experts discussed the integral role pharmacists play in supporting clinical trial research in the community setting, and they identified opportunities for extending the pharmacist role in an increasingly complex research landscape.
Leading by Example
January 04, 2021
Learn how the American Board of Internal Medicine is urging physicians to publicly share their COVID-19 vaccinations on social media to promote the importance of vaccination.
The Best (and Worst) of 2020
December 30, 2020
CMS Enters 2021
December 21, 2020