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Managing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can be challenging, even under normal circumstances. But in this unprecedented era of COVID-19, the challenges have multiplied.
THE SAFE STEP ACT (H.R.2163/S.464) Step therapy is a managed care approach that some insurers use to cut costs. Often referred to as “fail first”, step therapy requires that beneficiaries try lower-cost medications before insurers will allow or authorize more expensive treatments—despite recommendations from the patients’ healthcare providers. Cancer patients require complex treatment care plans …
The Future of Alternative Payment Model Participation: Transitioning from the Oncology Care Model (OCM) to the Oncology Care First (OCF) Model Fred Bentley, MPP, MPH, Managing Director, Avalere Health Blair Burnett, Consultant, Avalere Health Tom Gallo, MS, MDA, Executive Director, Virginia Cancer Institute How has participation in alternative payment models (APMs) changed since the onset of the …
We look at the latest data on the effects of COVID-19 on cancer practices and explore how you can adapt to changes in oncology business.
We explore how patients are dealing with the "new normal,” and how oncology social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists are working to help them through an unprecedented time.
In 2023, ACCC hosted a series of interactive sessions at the ACCC 49th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit to collect insights and solutions into 8 key areas.
fast facts BLOG more online @ accc-cancer.org PODCAST RESOURCE WEBINAR Cancer Care’s Road to Recovery from the Global Pandemic Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, FASCO, executive vice president, Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives at Texas Oncology, talks to ACCCBuzz about how delays in cancer screening and treatment during COVID-19 are translating into cancer mortality. But the …
fast factsmore online @ accc-cancer.org ACCC Patient Assistance & Reimbursement Guide Goes Digital Find the most up-to-date information on oncology patient assistance and pharmaceutical reimbursement programs by searching for a prescribed product or company name, then streamline your search by applying coverage and assistance- type filters. Access the digital Guide at: …
12 accc-cancer.org | Vol. 37, No. 5, 2022 | OI C oastal Cancer Center is a private oncology practice with four locations across South Carolina’s Grand Strand, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Established in 1982, Coastal Cancer Center has been a pillar in its community for decades. In 2010, it was the first practice in the state to become Quality Oncology Practice Initiative certified. The …
Adoption and Expansion of Telehealth Solutions_Profile_Social Worker.pdf Adoption and Expansion of Telehealth Solutions Multidisciplinary Profile: Social Worker The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) conducted a brief interview with Sarah Everette, MSSW, an oncology social worker at Baptist Health Louisville in Kentucky, and Karen Kayser, PhD, MSW, professor emeritus …
Cancer programs are facing multiple challenges related to treating patients in a COVID-19 environment. Cancer programs need to deploy systems and processes to help navigate these patients into the healthcare system and to work through the backlog of new patients with cancer as quickly as possible within existing resources.
fast facts 2023 ACCC Innovator Awards Now Open! These annual awards recognize visionary and compelling ideas from ACCC Cancer Program Members. Innovations should advance the goals of improving access, quality, and value in cancer care delivery. Winners are selected by a peer-review process and are invited to present at the ACCC 40th National Oncology Conference, October 4-6, Austin, …
Professional Associations Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators AONN+ COVID-19 Navigator Toolkit This toolkit provides invaluable resources to assist nurse navigators and patient navigators in the management of patient care during the coronavirus pandemic. American College of Surgeons The American College of Surgeons COVID-19 and Surgery online resource. ACS accreditation and verification …
Patient and provider surveys were conducted in early 2022 to identify barriers and challenges to care experienced by patients with CLL, as well as pinpoint disparities in the patient and provider perceptions of the care journey.
COVID-19 Related Foundation Funds and Programs Blue Hope Treatment Awards The Colorectal Cancer Alliance may be able to help eligible patients receive a one-time $200 check to help with daily expenses that add to the burden during treatment, such as household bills, childcare, transportation costs, or food. For more information and to apply for assistance, visit its website. …
fast facts Biggest Concerns for Today’s Hospitals • Attracting talent: 26% • Retaining talent: 21% • Avoiding burnout: 19% • Controlling costs: 15% • Improving the patient experience: 9% • Scheduling providers: 9% Source. Locum Tenens.com. Innovation & Flexibility: Journey to Sustainable Healthcare Report. locumtenens.com/media/4qcd0yjs/innovation-flex-report.pdf. Analysis …
EXECUTIVE OFFICE: 1801 Research Boulevard • Suite 400 • Rockville, MD 20850-3184 • Phone: 301.984.9496 • Fax: 301.770.1949 www.accc-cancer.org OFFICERS President David R. Penberthy, MD, MBA Bon Secours, Southside Regional Medical Center Petersburg, VA President-Elect Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA Highlands Oncology Group, P.A. …
OI | Vol. 36, No. 5, 2021 | accc-cancer.org 75 action ACCC Welcomes Its Newest Members St. Luke’s University Health Network, Cancer Center Easton, Pa. Delegate Rep: Jesse Keiper, BS Website: slhn.org Texas Oncology Austin, Tex. Delegate Rep: Tammy Sayers Website: texasoncology.com Tulane Medical Center Tulane Cancer Center New Orleans, La. Delegate Rep: Laura Godel, PMP Website: …
fast facts Are We at Risk of a Physician Turnover Epidemic? • Nearly 70% of physicians surveyed say they are actively disengaged from their employers. • 54% of physicians surveyed said COVID-19 has changed their employment plans. • Of those 54%, half (50%) are considering leaving for a new healthcare employer, 21% said they may hang up their white coat for early …
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a devastating plunge in the number of cancer screenings in the U.S. during the past year. A new report anticipates a 30 percent rise in newly diagnosed cases of prostate cancer in 2021, due in part to men deferring their annual checkups because of the pandemic. This means that nearly 250,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021, and more than 34,100 …