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Ali McBride, PharmD, MS, BCOP, Becomes ACCC President 2019-2020

March 27, 2019

Ali McBride, PharmD, MS, BCOP, was named 2019-2020 President of the Association of Community Cancer Centers during its 45th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit on March 22, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

ACCC 2018 Survey Finds Multiple Barriers to Cancer Program Growth

January 17, 2019

The Association of Community Cancer Centers ninth annual Trending Now in Cancer Care survey reveals how cancer programs across the country are being impacted by pressure from turbulence in multiple sectors: payers, government, and industry.

ACCC and Pfizer Award $1.8 Million in Funding for Improvement in Breast Cancer Genetic Testing

December 06, 2018

The Association of Community Cancer Centers announced today that it has partnered with Pfizer Global Medical Grants to award more than $1.8 million in funding to 15 projects that are aimed at improving the quality of breast cancer patient care.

ACCC Relaunches Immuno-Oncology Initiative to Meet Evolving Needs of Oncology Community

November 30, 2018

The Association of Community Cancer Centers announced the relaunch of the ACCC Immuno-Oncology Institute including an online resource portal for oncology professionals to find practical, proactive strategies for the effective delivery of new and emerging therapies.

ACCC 35th National Oncology Conference Provides Proven Strategies for Quality Care Delivery

September 14, 2018

Hundreds of oncology professionals will gather for this “how-to” conference to hear innovative strategies for enhancing program operations, addressing gaps in care delivery, tackling real-world challenges, and supporting a culture of well-being for the entire multidisciplinary care team.

Association of Community Cancer Centers to Honor Seven Cancer Programs with Innovator Awards at 35th National Oncology Conference

August 27, 2018

The Association of Community Cancer Centers will honor the recipients of 2018 ACCC Innovator Awards at the ACCC 35th National Oncology Conference, October 17-19 in Phoenix, Arizona, where this year’s honorees will share strategies and lessons learned from their own experience to enable others to model and scale similar initiatives.

Association of Community Cancer Centers and Advisory Board Launch 9th Annual Trends in Cancer Care Survey

July 20, 2018

The Association of Community Cancer Centers and Advisory Board's Oncology Roundtable are again conducting a comprehensive survey that will explore how cancer programs across the country are moving forward and adapting in the midst of exciting, increasingly rapid advances in cancer care coupled with unprecedented change underway across the U.S. healthcare system.

Dr. Butler on the Importance of Health Literacy Initiatives

October 28, 2017

Thomas Butler, MD, associate professor of interdisciplinary clinical oncology, Mitchell Cancer Center, discusses the importance of health literacy initiatives at the Association of Community Cancer Center (ACCC) National Oncology Conference.

Dr. Kim on the Need for EAPathways as a Decision-Making Tool

October 27, 2017

Edward S. Kim, MD, chair, Solid Tumor Oncology and Investigational Therapeutics, Donald S. Kim Distinguished Chair for Cancer Research, Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System, discusses the need to develop EAPathways as an improved decision-making tool for oncologists during the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) National Oncology Conference.

Dr. Blau on a Research-Based Approach to Meet OCM Requirements

October 27, 2017

Sibel Blau, MD, medical oncology provider, medical director, Hematology/Oncology, Northwest Medical Specialties, discusses a value-based care model for oncology at the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) National Oncology Conference.

Christian Downs on the 34th National Oncology Conference

September 08, 2017

Christian G. Downs, JD, MHA, executive director of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), discusses the upcoming 34th National Oncology Conference, taking place October 18 to 20 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Association of Community Cancer Centers Launches Financial Advocacy Boot Camp in Response to Catastrophic Cancer Costs

August 01, 2017

The cost of cancer care continues to be a top concern for patients and their healthcare providers. In response, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has launched The Financial Advocacy Boot Camp, the first free online training program designed for all those who work to assist cancer patients in navigating financial issues related to their cancer treatment.

Association of Community Cancer Centers Collaborates with Advisory Board to Conduct 8th Annual Trends in Cancer Care Survey

July 26, 2017

The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and Advisory Board's Oncology Roundtable announced today their collaboration to launch a comprehensive survey that will capture the successes and challenges cancer programs across the country are facing in the current healthcare environment. Pfizer Oncology provides funding and support to ACCC for the "Trending Now in Cancer Care" survey.

A Boot Camp Opens for Oncology Financial Navigators

May 18, 2017

Clara N. Lambert and the Association of Community Cancer Centers have created an online course called Financial Advocacy Boot Camp, which is designed to give experienced and novice financial navigators a review of essential knowledge for finding patient funds.

Health Policy Director Discusses ACCC's Take on ACA Repeal, MedPAC's Part B Recommendations

April 28, 2017

Leah Ralph discusses the ACCC’s position on the Afforadable Care Act repeal bill, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s Part B cost control proposals, and the possibility for comprehensive reform on the 340B Drug Discount Program.