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Effective partnerships between dermatologists and oncologists are an essential component of care coordination for patients with advanced non-melanoma skin cancers. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Emily Smith, MD, associate professor of dermatology at Saint Louis University, about best practices for early referral from dermatology and how to identify high-risk patients.

💡 Don't miss the chance to present your ideas on business, technology, or policy in cancer care at the ACCC 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit, taking place on March 5-7, 2025, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC.

To learn more and submit your abstract, visit https://bit.ly/3WFaTLl. The submission deadline is Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

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In this episode, CANCER BUZZ TV speaks with guest Meghan Heberton, MD, director of oncodermatology and assistant professor of dermatology at UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center, Texas. Dr. Heberton built the oncodermatology program at her cancer center and shares insights on the importance of collaboration across the multidisciplinary team. In developing a holistic care plan for each patient, Dr. Heberton sheds light on issues of access for patients with cancer seeking dermatologic expertise.

📣 We are thrilled to announce that Kevin Fiori, MD, MPH, MSc, FAAP, will be the opening keynote speaker at the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference, taking place October 9-11, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In his session, “Leveraging Community Expertise: The Integration of Community Health Workers in Clinical Practice from Northern Togo to the South Bronx,” you’ll walk away with practical solutions to meet challenges in recruitment, training, deployment, continuing professional development, and integration of community health workers in real world practice. Register Now: https://bit.ly/3yvUWh8.

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In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Karen Fancher, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacy specialist in oncology at University of Pittsburgh – UPMC Passavant Hospital, and Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacist specialist in ambulatory hematology and adjunct clinical instructor at the University of Michigan, about strategies to address common adverse events experienced by patients with mantle cell lymphoma.

This ACCC member is using technology to deliver better cancer care more efficiently. Watch this video to learn more about ACCC’s 2024 Innovator Award recipient, OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Discover how The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute developed an electronic health record (EHR) tool to automate the election of a preferred biosimilar based on the patient’s insurance and the cancer program’s formulary preferences. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4dh2zHA

See all our innovator award winners live by attending the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference, taking place October 9-11 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Register now: https://bit.ly/3yvUWh8.

Leveraging the EHR to Automate Biosimilar Selection and Streamline the Prior Authorization Process This rule-based informatics solution pulls from the electronic health record to automate the election of an appropriate biosimilar therapy based on the patient’s…

Curious how ACCC members are using technology to improve cancer care delivery? Watch this video to learn more about ACCC’s 2024 Innovator Award recipient, Mercy Oncology Services. To reduce emergency department visits, Mercy, Mercy Oncology Services, in St. Louis, Missouri, developed a predictive algorithm that runs nightly and is linked to a smart texting application to identify and manage chemotherapy patients who are at high risk. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4ciHbQE

See all our innovator award winners live by attending the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference, taking place October 9-11 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Register now: https://bit.ly/3yvUWh8.

Smart-Texting High-Risk Patients After Chemotherapy Reduces ED Visits This machine learning algorithm runs nightly and is linked to a smart texting application that goes out to patients every morning for 7 days following chemotherapy,…

Join ACCC on Monday, August 19 at 1 PM ET for a free webinar with Q&A on policy updates and key proposals that may affect your cancer program or practice in 2025.

Register at https://bit.ly/4d2xfvQ.

As only the third executive director in ACCC’s history and the first woman to hold the position, Meagan O’Neill brings a wealth of experience having worked closely with ACCC members throughout her career and understanding the critical needs of multidisciplinary cancer care teams. Also, Meagan’s personal journey as a caregiver, following her mother’s battle with stage IV breast cancer, has deeply influenced her commitment to advancing cancer care. She’s excited to lead ACCC during its milestone 50th anniversary year, aiming to drive innovation and practical support to the oncology community.

Read more about Meagan’s vision and how ACCC will continue its efforts in helping oncology providers and programs deliver the highest-quality care.

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Do you have innovative ideas addressing key challenges in the areas of business, technology, or policy in cancer care? We want to hear from you! Submit your abstract for consideration for a session at the ACCC 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit, taking place on March 5-7, 2025, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC.

For more details and to submit your abstract, visit https://bit.ly/3WFaTLl. The submission deadline is Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

The Association of Cancer Care Centers is holding a 4-part webinar series, Implementing the New CMS Reimbursement Billing Codes for Patient Navigation Services, hosted by Teri Bedard of Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies, and you are invited. Register Now: https://bit.ly/4bQmhYY

Join us Tue. August 6, 2024, at 12 PM ET, the second installment of the webinar series, Principal Illness Navigation (PIN) Services Documentation, Coding, and Billing, reviewing the four new codes included in the 2024 Physician Fee Schedule specific to Principal Illness Navigation–Peer Support, allowing providers to bill for the services of navigators, social workers, and support personnel. This session will serve as a deep dive into the components of these new codes, common questions, and challenges for providers.
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You can also register for these upcoming installments:

August 20, 2024 | 12 PM EDT | The 2023 American Medical Association (AMA) CPT® Coding Update for Oncology Navigation Services (ONS) and The Cancer Moonshot: https://bit.ly/3WtnYHj

Sept. 5, 2024 | 12 PM EDT | Reviewing Community Health Integration (CHI), Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Risk Assessment, Principal Illness Navigation-Peer Support (PIN-PS): https://bit.ly/3zQcWTO

Now available On-Demand:
The New CMS Navigation Reimbursement Billing Codes: A 101
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Watch this video to learn more about ACCC’s 2024 Innovator Award recipient, UCHealth. Explore how they implemented an enterprise intelligence software to automatically analyze imaging results of all patients treated at UCHealth and identify and stratify those with high-risk findings of lung nodules. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4d3WyxI

See all our innovator award winners live by attending the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference, taking place October 9-11 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Register now: https://bit.ly/3A4PEtD

Creating a Community-Wide Safety Net for Centralized Tracking and Management of Incidental Lung Nodule Findings Enterprise intelligence software analyzes imaging results of all patients treated at UCHealth to identify and stratify those with high-risk findings. When a concerning…

Watch this video to learn more about ACCC’s 2024 Innovator Award recipient, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health. Discover how they developed an AI-driven incidental findings program that identifies and then monitors pancreatic abnormalities to improve the quality of care to patients who are at increased risk for developing pancreatic cancer. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4d3ZElm

See all our innovator award winners live by attending the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference, taking place October 9-11 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Register now: https://bit.ly/3A4PEtD

A Sustainable Model for Improved Quality for Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance and Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection This AI-driven incidental findings program identifies and then monitors pancreatic abnormalities to improve the quality of care to patients who are at increased…

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In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Nina Thomas, MD, director, Thoracic Malignancy Pillar of Center for Lung and Breathing, University of Colorado – UCHealth, University of Colorado Cancer Center, assistant professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, about an enterprise intelligence software that UCHealth implemented to automatically analyze imaging results of all patients treated there.

Hear more about this innovation at the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference, October 9-11, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota: https://bit.ly/3h9RZHr.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for 80–85% of all lung cancers in the US. On this , ACCC is highlighting available resources to support patients with .

Watch this new, on-demand webinar: https://bit.ly/3wSnyk5 for new updates in treatment strategies for early-stage NSCLC and other topics impacting the NSCLC care continuum.

Explore this robust digital library of curated materials: https://bit.ly/3WJl7ds.

Lung cancer remains the deadliest cancer in the US, with a new diagnosis every two minutes.

This World Lung Cancer Day, ACCC is highlighting members’ pursuit of improved lung cancer care through groundbreaking innovations https://bit.ly/3ymEyQ1.

-St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s efforts in reducing late-stage lung cancer rates
-Oncology Hematology Care, Inc.'s success in expanding biomarker testing
-MaineHealth Maine Medical Center’s patient-centered education tools

Explore ACCC’s website https://bit.ly/3Yov9C8 or follow for high quality lung cancer care resources and education.

Precision medicine has improved cancer care significantly, but opportunities to increase familiarity with biomarker testing among patients with lung cancer and their caregivers remain. August 1 is , and the team at ACCC encourages you to explore the following resources:

-Review best practices to improve health literacy around biomarkers and encourage shared decision making in a 30-minute e-course: ACCC Learning: https://bit.ly/3A7lmq1.

-Download a helpful guide for multidisciplinary lung cancer care team members who are implementing—or plan to implement—biomarker testing in their cancer program: https://bit.ly/3A83vz9

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Explore additional resources at https://bit.ly/3WK11zV.

🩺🌍 Today is World Lung Cancer Day and ACCC is honored to work alongside healthcare providers to bring hope to those battling this disease. Together let's advance our practices and enhance patient outcomes.

Visit: https://bit.ly/48fkiM8 to check out the Lung Cancer Screening Implementation Change Package which offers step-by-step strategies and a trove of resources to elevate your lung cancer screening efforts.

Visit: https://bit.ly/3SC8cbg to check out the Improving Care Coordination Model which is tailored for Medicaid-covered lung cancer patients and offers 12 assessment areas and 5 levels, empowering multidisciplinary teams for better outcomes.

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In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Jean Louise Koff, MD, MSc, associate professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, about fostering trust, rapport, and collaboration to facilitate shared decision-making and meaningful dialogue that supports improved patient outcomes in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) care.

Head and neck cancers can impact vital functions like swallowing, breathing, and speaking and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. On July 27, , let’s join together to spread awareness and support those affected.

Visit https://bit.ly/44LfVbu to view ACCC’s resources on head and neck cancer.

We are excited to open a call for abstracts for sessions at the ACCC 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit, taking place from March 5–7, 2025, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. Submit your abstract by Tuesday, September 3, 2024: https://bit.ly/3WFaTLl.

A special consideration will be given to abstracts addressing key challenges in the areas of business, technology, and policy.

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Anemia presents a significant challenge in the management of patients with low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Given the considerable potential for symptom burden associated with anemia in patients with MDS, health care professionals must prioritize enhancing quality of life when evaluating treatment options.

In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with David Sallman, MD, associate member in the Department of Malignant Hematology at Moffitt Cancer Center, and Karley Trautman, DNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, senior instructor of Medical Oncology at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Cancer Center, to discuss best practices in the management of anemia in low-risk MDS patients.

Join ACCC President Nadine J. Barrett, the 2024 ACCC Innovator Award winners, and industry experts at the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference, October 9-11 in Minneapolis, MN, for sessions focused on improving community engagement and equity in cancer care. Register now and save up to $125 until Wed, July 31: https://bit.ly/4a9YXEX

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Read about ACCC's partnership with Sarcoma Foundation of America, Inc. : https://bit.ly/3WpWbHV

Learn more about our Institute for Comprehensive Cancer Care's resources for adolescent & young adult cancer patients including those with sarcoma: https://bit.ly/4cIETeP

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In this episode, CANCER BUZZ TV speaks with Lynnette Savaloja Pineault, MBA, SCT (ASCP), chair of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Biomarker Testing Navigation Feasibility Study and manager of Laboratory Operations and Genetic Counseling Services, Medical Library and Pathology Services, at HealthPartners – Regions Hospital, who shares insights on reshaping multidisciplinary cancer care team workflows to enable laboratory professionals to improve biomarker testing efficiency.