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Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today announced a new e-course, Implementing Shared Decision-Making in Bladder Cancer Care, as part of its resources for cancer care centers to access evidence-based health literacy principles and shared decision-making strategies to reduce disparities in bladder cancer care.
Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today announced a new e-course, Implementing Shared Decision-Making in Bladder Cancer Care, as part of its resources for cancer care centers to access evidence-based health literacy principles and shared decision-making strategies to reduce disparities in bladder cancer care.
ROCKVILLE, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) President Dr. Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, today released the following statement of support for the appointment of W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD to be the next Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI):
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today announced the release of its new consensus-based Oncology Financial Advocacy Services Guidelines, a comprehensive framework developed to aid cancer programs and practices deliver services to patients that prevent, detect and mitigate financial hardship during cancer care.
Comprehensive cancer care encompasses a broad range of services that are commonly referred to as supportive oncology care. These services—which encompass the care continuum from patient navigation and fertility preservation to spiritual support and palliative care—are not just "nice to have" additions.
Awards recognize significant contributions to oncology care ROCKVILLE, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today announced the 2022 Annual Award recipients at the ACCC 39th Annual National Oncology Conference. Oncology leaders across the country are convening this week at the association’s national conference to discuss innovation and ways to create positive change among …
Report includes proposed solutions to challenges with workforce shortages, patient engagement, virtual care delivery models, and more. Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today released its annual Trending Now in Cancer Care report, including actionable strategies in eight key areas: payer-driven challenges, patient engagement, new care delivery models, workforce …
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) — with its partners, the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) and the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) — is calling for sweeping improvements to mental health care services and support for patients, caregivers, and mental health care professionals experiencing psychological distress.
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.
ACCC is announcing the release of a suite of powerful case studies from member institutions that highlight innovations to remove barriers and streamline precision medicine workflows.
Rockville, MD – The treatment of patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) has shifted substantially in the past five years from intravenous treatments (IV) to oral oncolytics. With this transition towards oral therapies, cancer care teams face different challenges such as medication adherence, polypharmacy, financial toxicity, and interruptions in continuity of care due to oral prescriptions …
Abstracts assess gaps in patient awareness of NSCLC biomarker test timing, the role of a precision medicine steward, perceptions and use of RPM technology in rural cancer programs Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today announced the five abstracts and a poster presentation that will be showcased at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting June …
ACCC is announcing the release of a new tool intended to support the education of multidisciplinary care team members and adoption of technological and operational advancements.
Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has announced its new Executive Committee members and five new Board of Trustees members for the 2023-2024 term. Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, Chief Operating Officer at Highlands Oncology Group, PA, will lead the Executive Committee as the newly-elected ACCC President. Ajayi and his fellow members of the Executive Committee were elected …
Rockville, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) conferred its second class of Fellows of ACCC (F.A.C.C.C.) during its 49th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit. The ACCC Fellows program recognizes professionals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to ACCC’s mission to provide education and advocacy support in adapting and responding to complex changes …
WASHINGTON — Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, was elected president of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today at the association’s 49th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS). Over the next year, he will lead the organization of cancer care professionals through a complex reimbursement system, rapid advances in cancer detection and treatment, and evolving workforce …
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is truly “a community of cancer centers,” representing members nationwide from all care delivery settings: health systems, comprehensive cancer programs, academic centers, community cancer programs, and private practices. ACCC educates and advocates on behalf of its members to ensure they can provide high quality, comprehensive …
Healthcare leaders will convene to explore cutting-edge oncology solutions WASHINGTON, D.C. - The oncology community will gather March 8-10, 2023, in Washington D.C. for the ACCC 49th Annual Meeting & Cancer Business Summit (AMCCBS). AMCCBS brings together key stakeholders from across the health ecosystem to engage, network, and learn how to successfully redesign care delivery. As part of the …
ACCC’s Award-Winning On-Demand Audio Show Discusses the Latest Trends in Cancer Care ROCKVILLE, MD – The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) today announced the release of the 100th episode of its popular audio podcast, CancerBuzz. Out today, the episode features an interview with ACCC Treasurer, Dr. Nadine Barrett, Director, Office of Health Equity and Disparities, Duke Cancer Institute …