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Join us at the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference, Oct 9-11 in Minneapolis, MN, to connect with cancer care providers from around the world as they describe how to effectively engage diverse communities, discuss barriers to equitable patient access to cancer care, and compare the state of the cancer care workforce To attend this international panel discussion and other expert-led sessions on financial advocacy, health equity, patient navigation and more, register for #NOC2024: https://bit.ly/3SFF6ra

Listen: https://bit.ly/3yWcJOK or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 School of Medicine, about best practices for early referral from dermatology and how to identify high-risk patients.    #CancerBuzz #NMSC #SkinCancer #CareCoordination

This year, ACCC is proud to honor the visionaries who are improving access, quality, and value in cancer care delivery with our 2024 Innovator Awards! Join us at the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference on October 9-11 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to see these innovators live and learn about their cutting-edge approaches to advancing cancer care: https://bit.ly/3SFF6ra.

Why should you attend the ACCC 41st National Oncology Conference? Check out what past attendees had to say about their transformative experiences! This year’s conference will bring together the entire multidisciplinary cancer care team to help advance the common goal of equitable cancer care for all. From expert-led sessions on the latest topics in cancer care to an international panel discussion, you won’t want to miss #NOC2024. Register now and join us October 9-11, in Minneapolis, Minnesota: https://bit.ly/3SFF6ra.

💡 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.

The Association of Cancer Care Centers, in partnership with the state societies of AZ, CO, IN, IA, NV, NM, NY, NC, SC, WA, WI and WY, is holding a 4-part webinar series, Implementing the New CMS Reimbursement Billing Codes for Patient Navigation Services. Now on the third installment, The 2023 American Medical Association (AMA) CPT® Coding Update for Oncology Navigation Services (ONS) and The Cancer Moonshot: https://bit.ly/3WtnYHj, will review the AMA coding update for oncology navigation services in alignment with The Cancer Moonshot program. This webinar will feature discussion of updates and guidelines from the AMA and a review of components of the AMA’s codes, how these differ from the codes from CMS, and challenges for providers. Register today: https://bit.ly/3WucN1f. Oncology State Societies at ACCC #CancerMoonshot #PatientNavigation #Medicalbillingandcoding

🎙️New CANCER BUZZ out now! Listen: https://bit.ly/3yKD9D5 or wherever you get your podcasts. 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. #CancerBuzz #oncoderm #oncodermatology #AdverseEvents #irAEs

📣 We are thrilled to announce that Kevin Fiori Jr., 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/3SFF6ra. #ACCCNOC #NOC2024 #oncologyconference #communityhealthworker 

New CANCER BUZZ out now! Listen: https://bit.ly/4dzCQd2 or wherever you get your podcasts. 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.  #CancerBuzz

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, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & 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/3SFF6ra.