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ACCC was invited to share the association’s key priorities for impacting cancer care in the US. ACCC president Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, and chief operating officer at Highlands Oncology Group, PA, discusses the meeting and these initiatives.
On September 11, 2023, ACCC submitted comment letters to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed physician fee schedule (PFS) and hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) regulations. Among other topics, ACCC supported the proposal for Medicare reimbursement for principal illness navigation (PIN) services to assist those with serious illnesses such as …
August 15, 2023
Learn about the key proposals in the CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) and their potential impact on your program or practice during the “Highlights From the 2024 MPFS and HOPPS Proposed Rules” webinar.
Senators Mike Crapo, Michael Bennet, Tim Scott, and Ben Cardin introduced the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (S. 2085) last week. This important legislation provides Medicare with the authority to cover the latest innovative cancer screening technologies once they have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. With these MCED tests, clinicians will be able to …
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is highly concerned about the ongoing shortages of platinum-based chemotherapy agents (e.g., cisplatin and carboplatin), two medications that (individually or in combination) treat and cure a wide range of cancers, including but not limited to gastric, pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, cervical, and ovarian.
Each year, ACCC is active at the state and federal level, advocating on behalf of its members. In this episode, learn what four core areas ACCC members identified as needing added support.
If you are looking for legislative action, look no further than your state's legislatures. Most—if not all—states have had issues relating to oncology care and healthcare in general come up during their 2023 sessions.
ACCC joins a broad coalition of patients, advocacy organizations, cancer centers, and healthcare professionals to express support for the Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act. This crucial piece of legislation would address unacceptable care gaps in Medicare beneficiary access to genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk, evidence-based screening, and risk-reducing interventions, when medically necessary …
For 2023, ACCC members have identified four core areas of focus (e.g., reimbursement, utilization management, provider-patient choice), among a larger set of issues and concerns, that the association will be supporting this year.
Today is National Caregivers Day, and ACCCBuzz analyzes the current mental health crisis that is affecting the caregivers of loved ones everywhere.
The 118th United States Congress, which officially meets from January 3, 2023, through January 3, 2025, is poised to be a case study in 21st century American bipartisanship. Learn more about what is expected to come in healthcare policy in 2023.
Approximately 13,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, with the highest incidence rates among the Appalachian region. Learn how the ACCC Appalachian Community Cancer Alliance is working to improve cancer care delivery in this region and beyond.
NCCN summit panelists share compelling stories, as they highlight the barriers that can prevent LGBTQ+ patients with cancer, as well as survivors, from accessing high-quality, equitable care and the need for greater representation.
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is grateful that Congress is poised to address many of our year-end policy priorities in its proposed fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations package released this week.
For Immediate Release: Dec 21, 2022 ACCC Thankful for Inclusion of Key Priorities in Omnibus Package The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is grateful that Congress is poised to address many of our year-end policy priorities in its proposed fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations package released this week. From an extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities for an additional …
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is grateful that Congress is poised to address many of our year-end policy priorities in its proposed fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations package released this week.
December 13, 2022
Learn about the key policy changes finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rules. Speakers will discuss how these reimbursement changes will impact oncology programs and practices starting January 1, 2023, and identify other legislative and regulatory updates …
ACCC joined more than 250 organizations in asking congressional leadership to include the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act (S. 1450/H.R. 2144) in an end-of-year legislative package. This piece of legislation would allow the Medicare program to directly reimburse genetic counselors, improving Medicare beneficiary access to comprehensive genetic counseling services. Read the Letter
In a letter to congressional leadership, ACCC joined the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and more than 20 other organizations asking Congress to pass legislation before the end of the year to prevent significant Medicare payment cuts to radiation therapy services. These cuts largely stem from the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, PAYGO sequester, and clinical labor price …
Dr. Barbara Schmidtman highlights key findings from the 2022 ACCC Mini Z burnout survey, comparing results from the pre-pandemic 2019 to now.