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Home / ACCCBuzz Blog

ACCCBUZZ BLOG

ACCCBuzz brings you the latest news and policy updates affecting US health care and oncology/hematology, while offering the how-to perspective in cancer care delivery, program and practice operations, and so much more.

Interested in writing for ACCCBuzz? Please note that while ACCC supports the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating blog topics and editing/refining content, we ask that you only submit original writing so that our audience can be confident that they will always find relevant, high-quality, and accurate content on the ACCC website. Please be mindful that ACCC employs AI detection software for blog and other content submissions.

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Manipulating Data to Make Precision Medicine Magic

November 22, 2022

Dr. John Strickler from Duke Cancer Institute sat down with ACCCBuzz to talk about molecular profiling and data, including the cancer institute's own journey in oncology precision medicine.

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Financial Measurement Streamlines Revenue Cycle Management

November 17, 2022

Learn how a thriving revenue cycle management process ensures well-timed revenue, steady collection, and healthy financial viability for a healthcare organization, while focusing on providing high-quality care to patients.

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Recognizing National Nurse Practitioner Week Through Thought Leaders

November 16, 2022

November 13 to 19 is dedicated to National Nurse Practitioner Week, and the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is taking this opportunity to recognize its nurse practitioner (NP) members—highlighting the work NPs do to improve access to care, the patient and clinician experience, and patient outcomes.

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Providing Comprehensive Financial Advocacy Services in Rural America

November 15, 2022

Patients with cancer in rural areas have a substantial need for financial advocacy services, as they experience financial toxicity at a disproportionate rate.

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ACCC Honors National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November 10, 2022

Every November we remember National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. So ACCCBuzz spoke with Caroline Wolf to learn more about CHI Memorial's lung screening outreach efforts and Breathe Easy Mobile Lung Screening Program.

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Healthcare Best Practices in the Threat of + Recovery from Cyberattacks

November 9, 2022

As technological solutions continue to solve problems in healthcare, healthcare organizations must remain vigilant of the threat cyberattacks pose.

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Burnout in Oncology: Results from ACCC’s 2022 Mini Z Survey

November 8, 2022

Dr. Barbara Schmidtman highlights key findings from the 2022 ACCC Mini Z burnout survey, comparing results from the pre-pandemic 2019 to now.

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Jack’s Caregiver Coalition: Building a Community of Support

November 3, 2022

November is National Family Caregivers Month! Learn about Jack's Caregiver Coalition, including how it is meeting the unique needs of male family caregivers, on ACCCBuzz.

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Better Supporting Patients with HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer

November 2, 2022

ACCC has engaged experts through a vodcast series from CANCER BUZZ TV, focusing on specific issues regarding treatment adherence to oral therapies, treatment-related side effects, patient education, and financial barriers for patients with HR+, HER2- breast cancer.

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Healthcare Digitization: Looking to the Future

November 1, 2022

In the 7th Annual Becker's Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, held virtually October 10 to 12, panelists discussed the influence of digital technology in healthcare over the next decade.

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Liver Cancer Awareness Month: Inspiration from a Blue Faery

October 27, 2022

October is liver cancer awareness month, a disease that is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally.

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Rare Cancer and the Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021

October 25, 2022

Introduced in 2021, the Cancer Patient Equity Act seeks to provide coverage of certain cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program, and more.

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The Multifaceted Role of an Oncology Pharmacist

October 20, 2022

In recognition of American Pharmacists Month, ACCCBuzz spoke to Dr. Sarah Hudson-DiSalle at The James Cancer Hospital to learn more about her role on the cancer care team.

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#ACCCNOC: Honoring Awardees + Supporting the Oncology Workforce

October 19, 2022

ACCC President Dr. David Penberthy, honors the 2022 ACCC Award winners for their significant contributions to the oncology community. Speakers share key strategies to enhance the role of the oncology pharmacist and prepare for population health in oncology.

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ACCC Recognizes Pharmacy Technician Day

October 18, 2022

In recognition of Pharmacy Technician Day today (October 18), ACCCBuzz spoke with Danielle Duy, CPhT, to learn more about her role on the multidisciplinary cancer care team.

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#ACCCNOC: Little Big Bangs—Innovation in Action

October 14, 2022

Healthcare—especially oncology—is rife with competing demands that make it particularly challenging to engage oncology staff in innovation. #ACCCNOC keynote speaker Julie Holmes shares her principles for innovating in healthcare through “little big bangs” (or micro-innovations).

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#ACCCNOC: What Does the Future of Cancer Care Look Like?

October 13, 2022

The ACCC 39th National Oncology Conference opened with two pre-conferences, covering financial advocacy in oncology and the future of cancer care. Learn what care delivery may look like in 2040 and how ACCC is supporting cancer programs and practices through its Financial Advocacy Network.

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Finding Joy and Hope During My Metastatic Breast Cancer Journey

October 12, 2022

In recognition of the13th annual Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, read one patient's inspiring journey, a story punctuated by incredible bravery and indomitable hope.

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Effective Practices to Improve Equitable Cancer Screening

October 11, 2022

While achieving equitable cancer screening is difficult, community partnerships and at-home testing could provide an effective solution.

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Integrating Oral Oncolytics into Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Practice

October 7, 2022

With the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) shifting substantially in the last five years, learn how ACCC is supporting oncology professionals in integrating oral oncolytics in CLL practice.

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ACCC Webinar Series Bridges Oncology Care Knowledge Gaps

October 6, 2022

An ACCC Oncology Practice Transformation and Integration Center (OPTIC) program webinar series is supporting oncology professionals, so they can provide the highest quality of care to their patients. Find out what experts are saying in strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and quality improvement.

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Challenges to Advancing Cancer Risk Identification & Reduction

October 4, 2022

ACCCBuzz shares highlights from the NCCN Policy Summit: Reducing the Cancer Burden through Prevention and Early Detection, highlighting the real impacts felt by patients and providers in cancer risk identification and reduction.

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State Legislation Requiring Coverage of Biomarker Testing Gains Momentum

September 30, 2022

State legislation across the U.S. is tackling health insurance coverage for comprehensive biomarker testing. Learn more about what's going on where you live and across the nation.

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Leading in Healthcare: The Importance of Recognition

September 29, 2022

Recognizing the good work done within a healthcare organization can have a highly positive impact on team morale and productivity. Thus leaders should strive to recognize the work of their staff.

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