A Community of Cancer Centers
Cancer care is a team effort. The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) provides a multidisciplinary, how-to perspective to support you and your team in providing exceptional patient care. ACCC represents cancer care professionals from every discipline in oncology—working in every care delivery setting. From private practices to hospital-based cancer programs, large healthcare systems, and major academic centers, ACCC addresses the most critical issues in quality cancer care delivery.
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ACCC Communications & Publications
From our award-winning peer-reviewed journal to our blog posts and wildly successful podcast, ACCC communications provide a solutions-based approach to educating oncology professionals.
President's Theme 2021-2022
Each year, ACCC invites its president to select a theme for their tenure that addresses a timely issue in cancer care through the creation of programs and resources. The theme of Krista Nelson’s presidency is “Real-World Lessons from COVID-19: Driving Oncology Care Forward.”
Featured Programs and Resources
Cancer Buzz Podcast Episodes
- [MINI-PODCAST] Ep 67: Coping with Pandemic Grief
- [MINI-PODCAST] Ep 64: A Summer of Disconnect for Cancer Professionals
- [VIDEO PODCAST] Ep 01: Real-World Lessons from COVID-19
On-Demand Webinars
- Practical Solutions to Better Engage Cancer Professionals with Communities of Color
- In Pursuit of Equity: Diversity in Clinical Research Participation
Oncology Issues
- Driving Oncology Forward
- Telehealth at Its Best: Transitioning a Comprehensive Psychosocial Program to a Virtual Format
- Community-Based Psychological First Aid for Oncology Professionals
- Bridging the Gap: A Family Program for Parents with Cancer and their Children
ACCCBuzz Blog
Precision Medicine
ACCC develops comprehensive Precision Medicine resources that bring clarity to complex patient care decisions. Designed for multidisciplinary cancer teams, the resources enable clinicians to make educated and holistic decisions that can positively influence patient outcomes.
Featured Resources
- Biomarker Lexicon: Explore the many terms associated with the different areas and applications of cancer biomarkers.
- Biomarker Toolkit: Read about the four key elements needed to develop a precision medicine program that successfully incorporates biomarker testing
- MRD Testing Implementation Roadmap: Navigate how to lay the groundwork for MRD testing, prepare your care team, implement testing, and evaluate ongoing progress.
Cancer Buzz Podcast Episodes
- Ep 07: Genetic Testing & Telehealth
- Ep 37: Financial Barriers to Biomarker Testing
- Ep 55: What You Need to Know About Liquid Biopsy
- View more Precision Medicine Podcasts
On-Demand Webinars
- Optimizing Advanced NSCLC Biomarker Testing, Treatment, and Management: Content developed in partnership with the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Receive up to 4.5 hours of CME/CMLE credit.
- Cancer Care Disparities and Opportunities to Improve Care for Impacted Communities
- Pathology 101
Oncology Issues
- Issues: The Need for Increased Access to Genetic Counselors
- Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative: A Model for Translational Outreach
- Management of Hospital Admissions for Checkpoint Inhibitor Immune-Related Adverse Events at a Regional Cancer Center
ACCCBuzz Blog
Quality Improvement
Health Equity
Health equity is achieved when all individuals have the opportunity to reach their full health potential, and no one is held back from achieving this potential due to social position or other socially determined circumstances. ACCC brings together cancer programs and practices united in commitment to advancing delivery and access to high-quality cancer care.
Featured Programs
Cancer Buzz Podcasts
- [MINI-PODCAST] Ep 65: Integrating Advanced Practitioners into Research
- [MINI-PODCAST] Ep 60: Advancing Clinical Trial Equity
- View more Health Equity Podcasts
On-Demand Webinars
- Achieving Health Equity in the Psychosocial Treatment of Cancer Pain
- Practical Solutions to Better Engage Cancer Professionals with Communities of Color
- Integrating the Community Voice to Advance Cancer Research
Oncology Issues
- Carrie's TOUCH: Supporting Black Women with Breast Cancer
- Center for Indigenous Cancer Research at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Community Oncology Can Close the Gap in Cancer Research
ACCCBuzz Blog
- ACCC Pursues Health Equity Through ACORI
- Health Equity Summit: Conversations on Representation in Clinical Trials
Financial Advocacy
ACCC is committed to continuing to lead the way by building the confidence of financial advocates, connecting them with solutions and ultimately improving the patient experience.
Featured Programs, Resources, and Publications
- Financial Advocacy Boot Camp
- Financial Advocacy Playbook
- Financial Advocacy Toolkit
- How White Bagging Impacts Patient Care
Cancer Buzz Podcasts
- [VIDEO PODCAST] Ep 06: Financial Advocacy Playbook
- [VIDEO PODCAST] Ep 05: Implementing a Transportation Hub
- [PODCAST] Ep 37: Financial Barriers to Biomarker Testing
- [PODCAST] Ep 13: Financial Health Literacy
- View more Financial Advocacy Podcasts
On-Demand Webinars
- Financial Advocacy Network Town Hall: Incorporating Onboarding and Continuous Learning at Your Program
- Make the Most of Financial Resources and Improve the Reimbursement Process in Your Cancer Program
Oncology Issues
- Views: Helping Patients Access Free Mobile Phones and Cell Service
- Highlights from the CY 2022 MPFS and HOPPS Proposed Rules
- Advocating Amid a Crisis: The Expanding Role of financial Advocates in the Age of COVID-19
ACCCBuzz Blog
Telehealth
Advances in communications technology are continuing to affect all aspects of society. Healthcare is no exception. From electronic health records to patient portals and virtual tumor boards, integration of telehealth and telemedicine into healthcare is increasing.
Featured Programs and Resources
- Adoption & Expansion of Telehealth Solutions
- Virtual Navigation to Clinical Trials
- Telehealth: Partner in Innovation
Cancer Buzz Podcasts
- [VIDEO PODCAST] Ep 03: The IT Professional as a Multidisciplinary Team Member
- [VIDEO PODCAST] Ep 07: Genetic Testing & Telehealth
- [MINI-PODCAST] Ep 69: Cancer Care’s Road to Recovery from the Global Pandemic
- View more Telehealth Podcasts
On-Demand Webinars
Oncology Issues
- Compliance: Telehealth After the Public Health Emergency
- Key Areas of Interest Going Into 2021
- Compliance: What Telehealth May Look Like in 2021
ACCCBuzz Blog
ACCC Membership
ACCC offers practical, problem-solving resources for multidisciplinary professionals working in the cancer care community. Take advantage of abundant opportunities to experience our multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, expand your business knowledge, and navigate a complex and ever-changing healthcare delivery system.
Contact us for more information:
Lori Gardner
Senior Director, Membership and Public Relations
LGardner@accc-cancer.org
Arnold Sripinyo
Senior Manager, ACCC Membership
ASripinyo@accc-cancer.org
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