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Rockville, MD—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) presented three national awards on October 17 and 18 at its 35th National Oncology Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Each year ACCC confers special recognition to members of the oncology community who have distinguished themselves in service to patients, the community, the profession, and the Association. This year the Annual Achievement …
Rockville, MD—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) presented its Clinical Research Award to Patricia A. Ganz, Director, Cancer Prevention and Control Research at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and a medical oncologist at the UCLA School of Medicine. She has been a faculty member there since 1978. The Clinical Research Award is given annually to an individual whose research has …
Rockville, MD—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has honored James L. Wade III, MD, FACP, FASCO, with the prestigious David King Community Clinical Scientist Award. Dr. Wade is an active leader in cancer research and works as both a committee chair and a board member of several NCI-sponsored national and international research organizations. Dr. Wade developed the Cancer Care Specialists …
Hundreds of oncology professionals will gather for this “how-to” conference to hear innovative strategies for enhancing program operations, addressing gaps in care delivery, tackling real-world challenges, and supporting a culture of well-being for the entire multidisciplinary care team. What: Association of Community Cancer Centers 35th National Oncology Conference When: October 17–19, 2018 …
Hundreds of oncology professionals will gather in Phoenix, Arizona, to share best practices and creative approaches that address the most pressing issues facing cancer programs in communities around the country Rockville, MD—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) will honor the recipients of 2018 ACCC Innovator Awards at the ACCC 35th National Oncology Conference, October 17-19 in …
Survey to Explore Issues Affecting Care Providers, Patients and Programs Rockville, MD—Building on the success of last year’s collaboration, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and Advisory Board’s Oncology Roundtable are again conducting a comprehensive survey that will explore how cancer programs across the country are moving forward and adapting in the midst of exciting, increasingly …
Rockville, MD—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is pleased to announce its participation in the Diverse Cancer Communities Working Group hosted by Sustainable Healthy Communities, LLC (SHC). ACCC leadership will be serving on several Working Group subcommittees. “Despite significant progress in cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment, cancer health disparities still …
Rockville, MD—To support quality improvement (QI) projects in breast cancer, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has joined with Pfizer Independent Grants for Learning and Change (IGLC) to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the intent of funding QI initiatives that fully integrate BRCA testing into patient care plans in order to help inform the treatment decision-making …
Rockville, MD—While research is delivering new therapies to fight cancer and policymakers are debating healthcare reform measures—a serious side effect of cancer continues to devastate patients and their families: financial toxicity. Worry over how patients will pay for their cancer treatment adds one more layer of stress and uncertainty at a time when their sole focus should be on getting well. …
Rockville, Md. — Thomas A. Gallo, MS, MDA, was named 2018-2019 President of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) during its 44th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit on March 16, 2018, in Washington, D.C. He is executive director of the Virginia Cancer Institute in Richmond, Virginia, where he manages all aspects of a 24-provider medical oncology practice with 7 medical …
Rockville, MD – As innovations in immunotherapies multiply, cancer programs and practices must overcome care coordination and communication challenges across the nation’s siloed healthcare system to integrate these advances into effective patient care. A new report from the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), Immuno-Oncology: Transforming the Delivery of Cancer Care in the Community, explores …
Rockville, Md.—Amidst a dramatically changing healthcare landscape and increasingly competitive market, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) eighth annual Trending Now in Cancer Care survey, which was conducted in partnership with Advisory Board’s Oncology Roundtable, identifies current and emerging trends across U.S. cancer programs. When asked to identify the top threats to future cancer …
Nine cancer programs honored for their demonstrated creativity, innovation, and teamwork in delivering cancer care Rockville, Md.—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) bestowed several national awards to members of the oncology community who have distinguished themselves in service to patients, the community, and the profession. Awards presented at the ACCC 34th National Oncology Conference …
Achievements in Practice Transformation Take Center Stage at 34th National Oncology Conference Rockville, Md.—In recognition of her pioneering work in value-based care, Barbara McAneny, MD, FASCO, MACP, was honored with the Annual Achievement Award of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). Her groundbreaking work in developing the grant-funded COME HOME oncology medical home initiative …
Rockville, Md.—This “how-to” conference for the multidisciplinary oncology care team delivers effective practices for improving program operations, resolving gaps in care delivery, tackling industry challenges, and enhancing the patient experience. What: Association of Community Cancer Centers 34th National Oncology Conference When: October 18-20, 2017 Where: Music City Center, Nashville, Tennessee …
Rockville, Md. — The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and Advisory Board’s Oncology Roundtable announced today their collaboration to launch a comprehensive survey that will capture the successes and challenges cancer programs across the country are facing in the current healthcare environment. Pfizer Oncology provides funding and support to ACCC for the “Trending Now in Cancer Care” …
Rockville, Md. — The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is working to improve care for Medicaid patients with lung cancer through a three-year initiative focused on developing an optimal care coordination model (OCCM) for this population. Funding and support for this project is provided by a grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF). * The model is being developed in three …
Rockville, Md. — On Thursday, June 22 the U.S. Senate released their plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017. Despite the Senate’s promise to “start over,” the Better Care Reconciliation Act largely mirrors the policies of the House’s version of ACA repeal and will result in millions of Americans with chronic conditions, such as cancer, losing healthcare …
Association of Community Cancer Centers’ ICLIO Initiatives Support Multidisciplinary Cancer Teams to Better Deliver New and Emerging Cancer Therapies Rockville, Md. — The Institute for Clinical Immuno-Oncology (ICLIO) has launched two unique initiatives that support community cancer programs in implementing and advancing access to new and emerging immunotherapies for cancer. Through these …
Free comprehensive online training for oncology financial advocates Rockville, Md. — The cost of cancer care continues to be a top concern for patients and their healthcare providers. In response, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has launched The Financial Advocacy Boot Camp, the first free online training program designed for all those who work to assist cancer patients in navigating …