ACCCBUZZ BLOG

September is Ovarian Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, ACCC shares how its Barriers to Quality Care in Ovarian Cancer Phase II will test the model developed in the previous phase to optimize care for patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer.

Oncology nurses strive to reduce the burden placed on patients during care, stretching out a hand when they can to help patients navigate care. Robin Atkins, RN, OCN, is a symptom management triage nurse, who works tirelessly over the telephone to help patients get the support they need.

With President Joe Biden's signing of the $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 last week, ACCC's Matt Devino, MPH, highlights the impacts this legislation will have on healthcare and, more specifically, oncology.

By turning to technology solutions that are already being used by the health system and that were well understood by their healthcare teams and patients, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute staff are providing high-quality cancer care without having to dip deeper into its operating budget.

Teri Bedard, RT(R)(T), CPC, shares her highlights of the calendar year 2023 HOPPS proposed rule and its potential impact on oncology/hematology.

Teri Bedard, RT(R)(T), CPC, shares her highlights of the calendar year 2023 MPFS proposed rule and its potential impact on oncology/hematology.

ACCCBuzz spoke with Sanketh Andhavarapu, co-founder and chief of product and strategy, and Veeraj Shah, chief executive officer, to learn how Vitalize—a wellness-based platform—is addressing burnout among healthcare providers.

ACCCBuzz shares a brief on the its Digital Bridges: Optimizing Telehealth for Older Adults With Cancer, including more about the benefits of developing a telehealth-based geriatric oncology clinic.

Learn how ACCC's bispecific antibody initiative “Best Practices in Expanding Access to Bispecific Antibodies and Adverse Event Management”—developed in partnership with the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer—will help expand the use of these novel therapies and optimize care for patients with cancer.

Communities around the globe recognize August 1 as World Lung Cancer Day—a day to commemorate, educate, and support individuals and families impacted by lung cancer. Read highlights on a few ACCC initiatives that are helping cancer care teams better support their patients with this disease.

Tom Vibert was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic colon cancer in 2014. Learn how participating in a clinical trial allowed Vibert to get back on the bike and beat his cancer.

Dr. David Eagle shares why grassroot advocacy efforts are so important to furthering health equity and person-centered care in oncology, including how state-based efforts curbed harmful pharmacy benefit manager practices in New York.

The complex needs of patients with cancer require a more proactive approach to their care. Ochsner Health, Ochsner Cancer Institute in Louisiana implemented a program—Chemotherapy Care Companion—to identify and meet patients’ needs in real time.

ACCC Director Cancer Care Delivery and Health Policy Matt Devino, MPH, lays out the four key differences between the OCM and EOM that interested applicants need to consider.

To fill a care gap, The James Cancer Hospital opened a new set of front doors to its facility—The James Cancer Diagnostic Center—to ensure all patients with a concern for cancer could be quickly evaluated, even if they didn’t have a confirmed diagnosis.

Allen Beck and Rivka Beck were newly weds when Allen was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome. A month before he was scheduled to complete a bone marrow transplant, he lost the insurance coverage provided by his university. Angie Santiago, CRCS, the manager of Oncology Financial Advocacy at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at the Thomas Jefferson University Health System in Philadelphia, Pa, made sure he was able to get the health insurance coverage he needed to complete his treatment.

Learn how ChristianaCare has embedded primary care within its cancer service line to help oncology patients manage their comorbidities to maximize their anti-cancer treatment.

The VCU Massey Cancer Center incorporated a legal service at their center because more work had to be done to address social determinants of health rooted in legal problems in order to offer comprehensive services that met the full gamut of its patients’ needs.

Measurable residual disease (MRD) has gained traction as a compelling marker for disease status across various hematologic malignancies, including multiple myeloma. Learn how MRD is uniquely suited to help evaluate the depth of treatment response.

Though managing and adapting to change can be two of the most stressful and intimidating elements of leadership, Dr. Schmidtman shares why leaders should embrace change just as their patients do.

With data already demonstrating the role of MRD for CLL response assessment and prognosis, cancer programs should prepare themselves for implementation of MRD testing for appropriate patients.

Through a virtual panel on advancing acute care into the home, Modern Healthcare's Hospital at Home virtual briefing lays out three key needs any cancer program or practice should address when implementing an acute care hospital-at-home program.

Advocating on behalf of their patients and programs, ACCC members from 14 states participated in Virtual Hill Day, speaking with Congress and their staff on key legislation asks regarding access to care, telehealth, prior authorizations, and more.

ACCCBuzz had an opportunity to speak with B.J. Rimel at Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center about the organization's LGBTQ+ Cancer Symposium and barriers to oncology care members of these communities face.

Looking to the future, CMS is seeking to leverage the agency’s strength to advance health equity; drive high-quality, person-centered care; and promote the affordability and sustainability of the Medicare Program.

June 16 to 22 is National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week—a week dedicated to increase awareness of the importance of clinical trial participation and specimen donations for cancer research among Black Americans. Learn what ACCC is doing to address health disparities for all underserved populations across America.

Dr. Richard Ingram shares why he got involved in ACCC's Appalachian Community Cancer Alliance and why it's so important for this initiative to collaborate closely with primary care providers in the region.

It is no surprise to financial advocates that accessing treatment cost assistance for radiation oncology patients is a major challenge. In response, ACCC’s Financial Advocacy Network held two small-group coffee chats to assist its members in identifying and addressing barriers to financial support for patients receiving radiation therapy.

Patients receiving anti-cancer infusions often experience lengthy appointment wait times due to the highly complex nature of their care. To address this lack in communication, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center developed a digital wallboard to better inform patients of their appointment status.

ACCC has partnered with several of its oncology state societies to establish the Appalachian Community Cancer Alliance—a key effort to address disparities in cancer screening and care delivery in the region.