PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Oncology patients who are diagnosed between the ages of 15 to 39 often face delays in diagnosis, social and emotional issues, communication challenges with providers, and financial concerns.

ACCC provides the latest resources to ensure providers are integrating survivorship care plans into the continuum of care. This important aspect of the cancer journey is designed to meet the lifelong needs of those who have been diagnosed with cancer.

4R Care Sequences^® are guideline-based care plans providers can use with their patients as a framework to support equitable and comprehensive care from diagnosis through survivorship. They are available to members at no cost.

As the number of Americans age 65 and older continues to increase, researchers estimate that 70 percent of cancers will be diagnosed in older adults by 2030.

As oncology engages in value-based reimbursement, new payment models, and precision medicine, oncology pharmacists and pharmacy staff are integral to the successful delivery of quality, cost-effective patient care.

Proactively integrating nutrition services into cancer care can improve patient outcomes and quality of life, both during and after treatment.

ACCC seeks to enhance the patient experience by offering members valuable resources to incorporate shared-decision making tools and models across their programs and practices.

People who care for family members or friends diagnosed with cancer often experience caregiver burden. To help alleviate this burden, caregivers should be considered as crucial members of the cancer care team.

Although an important aspect of cancer care, a patient’s psychosocial health needs are often left unmet. ACCC is seeking to help establish guidelines and accreditation standards for distress screening programs so they can become more universally integrated into patient treatment plans.

The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) provides resources to refine strategies for assessing, preventing, and managing dermatologic toxicities, emphasizing timely evaluation, clinical advancements, and overall care management to improve patient outcomes.

Supportive care encompasses symptom and adverse event management as well as support services for the emotional, social, and psychological needs of patients and caregivers.

Given the increasing complexity of cancer diagnosis, treatment, follow-up with survivorship care plans, health literacy is integral to delivery of patient-centered care.

Explore practical strategies to better serve the nation’s Veterans and connect with like-minded professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality care for this unique patient population.

ACCC offers member-driven resources, including blog posts and journal articles, to help implement, assess, and expand patient navigation services.