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Leveraging the EHR to Automate Biosimilar Selection and Streamline the Prior Authorization Process
CANCER BUZZ - June 18, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThis rule-based informatics solution pulls from the electronic health record to automate the election of an appropriate biosimilar therapy based on the patient’s insurance and hospital formulary preferences, streamlining prior authorization and approval processes. This e-tool decreased administr...
Social Determinants of Health in Metastatic Breast Cancer
CANCER BUZZ - May 30, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSocial determinants of health have been proven to impact access to care, but further delineation is necessary to describe their effect on treatment selection itself. To mitigate this knowledge gap, the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) sought to identify the impact that social determinan...
Overcoming Barriers to Holistic Survivorship Care for Immunotherapy Patients
CANCER BUZZ - May 23, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsImmunotherapy is redefining survivorship to include an increasing population of patients who live with cancer and navigate toxicities that differ from those that accompany traditional treatments. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Brittney Baer, BSN, RN, patient care coordinator for the Im...
Integrating Genetic Counselors in Routine Genitourinary Care
CANCER BUZZ - May 10, 2024 09:40 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsGermline and somatic testing for in prostate cancer can improve outcomes and promote early detection and prevention, yet many patients are not aware of testing and the impact it can have on treatment options. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with David Gill, MD, medical oncologist at Interm...
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Anemia Management in High-Risk MDS and AML
CANCER BUZZ - May 09, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAnemia can negatively affect quality of life and treatment outcomes for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Amy DeZern, MD, MHS, director, Bone Marrow Failure and MDS Program, Johns Hopkins University School ...
Improving Care Delivery to Patients Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
CANCER BUZZ - May 03, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPrior to 2020, patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Comprehensive Cancer Center experienced high variability in the number of days it took to see a breast cancer provider. Scheduling was decentralized across the departments and rarely could multiple ...
Highlights from the ACCC Working Summit: Advancing CAR T-Cell Therapy Care Continuity and Collaborative Patient Education
CANCER BUZZ - April 25, 2024 13:53 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsImproving timely identification and referral of patients who may be eligible for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is critical for improving outcomes for patients with hematologic malignancies. On February 7, 2024, ACCC hosted a virtual Working Summit: Advancing CAR T-Cell Therapy C...
Care Action Plans for People with Cancer
CANCER BUZZ - April 19, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe 4R Oncology® Model facilitates enhanced patient engagement and timely care provision by streamlining delivery of complex interdependent care. Implementation of the 4R Oncology® model in breast and lung cancer clinics has improved patients’ involvement in organizing their care, enabled the d...
Beyond the Brush: Navigating Dental Care in Head & Neck Cancer
CANCER BUZZ - April 02, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWhile advancements in oral medicine are improving the treatment landscape for head and neck cancer, routine dental care and preventative oral cancer screenings can help identify head and neck cancers early. In this episode, Alessandro Villa, DDS, PhD, MPH, chief of Oral Medicine, Oral Oncology...
Navigating the Operational Challenges of Treatment with Bispecific Antibodies
CANCER BUZZ - March 28, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAdvancements in clinical data and research have shown the immunotherapeutic potential of bispecific antibodies as treatment for hematologic cancers and solid tumors. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Aaron Cumpston, PharmD, pharmacy clinical specialist for bone marrow transplant and Chri...
Policy Perspectives on Biomarker Testing Coverage for 2024
CANCER BUZZ - March 26, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAs the need for access to guideline-concordant biomarker testing for underserved populations continues to grow, hear what care teams need to know about coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries and the legislative outlook for 2024. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Hilary Gee Goeckner, MSW, di...
Open Enrollment: Best Practices for End-of-Year Prep
CANCER BUZZ - March 21, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe ACCC Oncology Reimbursement Meetings (ORMs) help all members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team navigate the annual changes in oncology reimbursement and regulations— while improving their knowledge on effective strategies for success in an everchanging oncology landscape. In this epi...
Disparities in Accessing Care for AML Patients: Challenges and Solutions
CANCER BUZZ - March 19, 2024 15:08 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWhile social determinants of health can impact access to care and treatment options for many patients with cancer, when combined with the complexities of acute myeloid leukemia, these factors become critical to treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ sp...
Clarifying the Role of Maintenance Therapy
CANCER BUZZ - March 14, 2024 14:53 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMaintenance therapy for patients with acute myeloid leukemia, particularly those who are ineligible for transplant, can be critical to treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Thomas LeBlanc, MD, hematologic oncologist, associate professor of ...
A Conversation With ACCC’s Outgoing and Incoming Presidents at the ACCC 50th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit
CANCER BUZZ - March 08, 2024 17:05 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsOn March 1, 2024, ACCC elected a new president and board of trustees for the 2024 -2025 term. CANCER BUZZ interviews outgoing President, Lekan Ajayi, and incoming President, Nadine Barrett, about their respective ACCC President’s Themes, the programs and resources ACCC developed in the past year...
LIVE from AMCCBS: White House Update
CANCER BUZZ - March 02, 2024 00:39 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLive this week from the ACCC 50th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ features an update from the White House on the Biden Cancer Moonshot program. Speaker: Dr. Catharine Young Assistant Director of Cancer Moonshot Engagement Policy and International Eng...
LIVE from AMCCBS: Capitol Hill Update
CANCER BUZZ - March 01, 2024 21:22 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLive this week from the ACCC 50th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ interviews Dr. Sarah Hudson-DiSalle, member of the Reimbursement and Economics Subcommittee of ACCC’s Governmental Affairs Committee, about this week’s Hill Day, when members of ACCC met with...
LIVE from AMCCBS: Institute for Comprehensive Cancer Care Services
CANCER BUZZ - March 01, 2024 01:19 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLive this week from the ACCC 50th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ interviews Krista Nelson, ACCC past president, about the new Institute for Comprehensive Cancer Care Services and resources for cancer centers to implement these services. Guest: Krista ...
LIVE from AMCCBS: New Payments for Patient Navigation
CANCER BUZZ - February 29, 2024 21:16 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLive this week from the ACCC 50th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ interviews Dr. Mandi Pratt-Chapman about new patient navigation payments. Guest: Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MD Associate Center Director for Community Outreach, Engagement, and Eq...
LIVE from AMCCBS: Financial Advocacy Resources
CANCER BUZZ - February 29, 2024 00:40 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLive this week from the ACCC 50th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ interviews Wendi Waugh, ACCC financial navigation committee member, about resources for financial advocacy. Guest: Wendi Waugh, BS, RT(R)(T), CMD, CTR Administrative Director, SOMC ...
Making the Case for Head & Neck Cancer Patient Care Navigators
CANCER BUZZ - February 20, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsRecent advancements in treatment and a multimodal approach to care are improving outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer, however access to therapies and unique patient challenges due to disease symptoms, difficulty eating, difficulty communicating, and other psychosocial factors can re...
The Florez Lab: Increasing Retention and Improving Productivity of Under-Represented in Medicine Trainees
CANCER BUZZ - February 15, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsFounded in 2019, this inclusive lab is comprised of 42 members ranging from undergraduates to faculty from 12 different countries, most of whom self-identify as women and/or individuals who are under-represented in medicine. This virtual lab meets monthly to discuss projects, grants, and future ...
BRCA Testing Survey Insights: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Testing and Treatment for Patients with Breast Cancer
CANCER BUZZ - February 06, 2024 11:20 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsHereditary breast cancer is a significant concern, with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations accounting for many inherited breast cancer cases. However, a 2018 survey by ACCC revealed the underutilization of BRCA testing, showcasing a significant gap in care. In this podcast, Joy Larsen Haidle, Genetic Co...
Championing an Institutional Culture of Well-being in a Post-Pandemic Oncology Workforce
CANCER BUZZ - February 01, 2024 11:10 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings#AdvocateHealth is leading the way in rebuilding its 150,000+ workforce post-pandemic. Recognizing wellness as an institutional imperative and creating a new C-suite role—Enterprise Vice President, Well-Being for All Teammates—underscores this commitment. In this podcast, Mila Felder, MD, FACEP,...
Missed Care Conversations for Patients with DLBCL
CANCER BUZZ - December 21, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDiffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive disease whose management is complex and requires open communication amongst a multidisciplinary care team. It has a high rate of relapse, with up to 40 percent of patients relapsing within the first two years after primary treatment. Manage...
Community CAR T-Cell Patient Identification Framework
CANCER BUZZ - December 14, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAs the use of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy continues to expand as an effective treatment for hematologic malignancies, understanding how to identify eligible patients early and implementation of an effective framework for identification can improve care coordination and better ...
The Future of the Patient Experience
CANCER BUZZ - November 16, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe aging US population is predicted to drive an increase in cancer incidence of almost 50% by 2050. At the same time, some cancer programs face capacity and resource constraints—which will continue to increase as demand for cancer services rises. Many cancer programs are also facing significant...
Highlights from the ACCC Working Summit: Biomarker Testing – Solutions for EHR Integration
CANCER BUZZ - November 09, 2023 18:53 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsHealth technology performance and integration of electronic health record (EHR) systems—the creation of interfaces between EHRs and reference labs performing biomarker testing— have become critical factors in conducting efficient and equitable biomarker testing at cancer programs nationwide. At ...
Developing a Disease-Site Specific Oncology Patient Navigation Program
CANCER BUZZ - October 19, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn 2020, this community-based cancer program started laying the foundation for a disease-site specific oncology patient navigation program that would grow exponentially over the next 2 years. In addition to a rapidly growing patient caseload, nurse navigator responsibilities grew extensively, la...
Germline and Somatic Testing for Ovarian Cancer
CANCER BUZZ - October 17, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSince 2014, the widespread use of germline and somatic testing in gynecologic oncology has dramatically increased. The use of genetic testing can support actionable changes which may influence treatment decisions. Test results can inform risk for other malignancies and prompt preventive screen...
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