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At every step of the cancer continuum, oncology nurses are integral to the delivery of quality, patient-centered care. From clinics to clinical trials, from the C-suite to the infusion suite, from navigating patients through treatments to outreach and education, oncology nurses are integral to multidisciplinary, coordinated care. ACCC is pleased to share some select resources for the many roles filled by today's oncology nurses.

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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.
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.