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MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception Application Reopened Following Change Healthcare Cyberattack

Kelly Wilson
March 28, 2024
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CMS reopened the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Extreme & Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) Exception Application for 2023 due to the Change Healthcare cyberattack. Clinicians who have not yet submitted their 2023 MIPS data to CMS, can submit hardship exemption requests for one or more performance categories until April 15, 2024, at 8 pm ET. The…

ASCO Issues New Guidance on Cannabis and Cannabinoid Use in Adults With Cancer

Kelly Wilson
March 28, 2024
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Many Americans use cannabis and cannabinoids. In response to this reality, ASCO has issued a guideline for clinicians, adults with cancer, caregivers, and researchers on their medical use. The recommendations cover all cancer types and address products ranging from synthetic cannabinoids to full-spectrum cannabis.

ASCO Congratulates 2024 Special Awards Recipients

Kelly Wilson
March 28, 2024
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ASCO and Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, will recognize researchers, patient advocates, philanthropists, teachers, and global oncology leaders who have reshaped cancer care around the world with the Society’s highest honors at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.

Stage IV NSCLC Living Guidelines Updated

Kelly Wilson
March 26, 2024
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On February 28, the Therapy for Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer without Driver Alterations Comprehensive Living Guideline Update published. Evidence-based recommendations were updated to address first, second, and subsequent treatment options for patients without driver alterations. An algorithm, recommendations table, slides, podcast, and pocketcard accompany the guideline. In addition, the Therapy for Stage IV…

NCCN Updates Treatment Recommendations for Breast, Colorectal, Lung, and other Cancer Types Based on Emerging Evidence

Kelly Wilson
March 23, 2024
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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is announcing several new updates to the cancer treatment practices listed in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®). The evidence-based expert consensus recommendations are the most frequently updated guidelines for any area of medicine and are used by cancer care providers worldwide to stay up to…

ASCO Policy Statement Calls for Global Equity in Cancer Clinical Trials

Kelly Wilson
March 23, 2024
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On March 14, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)’s new policy statement which, in JCO Global Oncology, explains how global equity can be advanced by diversifying trial representation, increasing access to resources, and strengthening research capacity on a global scale. The statement details several ways the global oncology community can work together to make…

New ASCO Guideline on Vaccination of Adults With Cancer

Kelly Wilson
March 23, 2024
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A new ASCO guideline recommends several vaccinations for adult patients with solid or hematologic malignancies due to their heightened infection risks from vaccine-preventable illnesses. The guidance covers the essential questions of which vaccines to give, to whom, when, and which ones to avoid due to potential risks. It also states that optimizing vaccination status should…

2024 Medicare Provider Conversion Factor Updated to Reflect Federal Spending Legislation

Kelly Wilson
March 23, 2024
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In early March, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which included a +1.68% adjustment to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor (CF) for the remainder of calendar year (CY) 2024. This increase results in a 1.68% reduction to the 3.37% CF cut finalized in the 2024 MPFS final Rule. CMS…

ASCO Coding Tip of the Month: March 2024

Kelly Wilson
March 23, 2024
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This month’s coding tip features a new code covered in ASCO’s Care Management and SDOH G Comparison resource is G0136, established by Medicare this year to capture the administration of a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Risk Assessment tool. G0136 accounts for 5-15 minutes of administering the tool, and time may also contribute to other…

Lillian L. Siu, MD, FAACR, Elected as American Association for Cancer Research President- Elect for 2024-2025

Kelly Wilson
March 23, 2024
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The members of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) have elected Lillian L. Siu, MD, Fellow of the AACR Academy, as the AACR President-Elect for 2024- 2025. Siu will become President-Elect on Monday, April 8, during the AACR’s Annual Business Meeting of Members at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 in San Diego, California. She…

NCCN Updates Treatment Recommendations for Breast, Colorectal, Lung, and other Cancer Types Based on Emerging Evidence

Kelly Wilson
March 18, 2024
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New Study Shows Medical Debt Associated With Worse Health Status, More Premature Deaths, and Higher Mortality Rates at the County Level in the U.S.

Kelly Wilson
March 18, 2024
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New findings led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows medical debt was associated with more days of poor physical and mental health, more years of life lost, and higher mortality rates for all-cause and leading causes of death at the county level in the United States. The study is published today in the Journal…

NIH to Address Dwindling Clinical Trial Patient Enrollment With Centralized Staffing Support

Kelly Wilson
March 6, 2024
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A new initiative by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, aims to tackle the steep decline in participation in NCI-funded cancer clinical trials that is due in part to clinical trials staffing shortages that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These shortfalls have hampered clinical trials activities across the…

Advocating for Equitable Cancer Care: A Call to Establish Comprehensive Survivorship Programming and Enhance Genetic Testing Discussions

Kelly Wilson
March 6, 2024
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Two new measurements have been added to the Health Equity Report Card (HERC)—a tool for improving the quality and equity of cancer care. The new measures were put forth by a multi-disciplinary working group of experts in community oncology and agreed to by the original Elevating Cancer Equity working group members who drafted the original…

President’s Cancer Panel Issues Recommendations to Advance National Cancer Plan

Kelly Wilson
March 6, 2024
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Yesterday the President’s Cancer Panel issued a report on the National Cancer Plan, which aims to reduce cancer mortality by at least 50% over 25 years and enhance the well-being of individuals and families affected by cancer. The report is derived from the panel’s September 2023 stakeholder meeting, in which ASCO and other organizations participated….

New Policy Statement Addresses Social, Economic, and Environmental Factors Influencing Cancer Care, Outcomes

Kelly Wilson
March 6, 2024
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ASCO’s new policy statement highlights the need for formalized efforts to address health- related social needs and outlines ways to address social determinants of health (SDOH) in cancer care. Social determinants are defined as conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, which may include underlying social, economic, and environmental conditions. The…

American Cancer Society Launches Training and Credentialing Program to Standardize and Support High-Quality Oncology Patient Navigation

Kelly Wilson
March 6, 2024
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The American Cancer Society announced the launch of the American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation (ACS LIONTM) program, a national training and credentialing program that is working with oncology organizations to standardize high-quality, expert patient navigation for persons with cancer and their caregivers. Oncology navigation professionals work with patients within clinics and community-based settings,…

New Paper Finds Barriers to Equitable Discovery and Implementation of Pharmacogenomic Testing in Cancer Care Despite its Power to Improve Patient Outcomes

Kelly Wilson
March 6, 2024
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A new paper released today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology finds that while incorporating pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing into cancer care can help improve patient outcomes, barriers to PGx testing, discovery, and implementation are impacting its adoption and creating disparities that impact diverse populations. A component of precision medicine, PGx testing examines how variations in…

Heme Onc Call an option for off site consult for blood disorders

Katrina Williams
March 18, 2020
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After 15 years of hospital-based heme/onc practice, Dr. Steve Fein started Heme Onc Call to service hospitals that have little or no heme/onc consultant availability. Dr. Fein has a deep-seated passion for helping patients with both nonmalignant blood disorders and blood cancers, and has come to realize that all hospitals need inpatient heme/onc specialty care….

Janssen CarePathGeneral Resources

Katrina Williams
January 13, 2020
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https://www.janssencarepath.com/hcp/general-resources Access support to help navigate payer processes Know Your State Interactive Tool — Provides information on affordability options for your patients at the state level. Supporting Appropriate Payer Coverage Decisions Brochure — Helps you understand the information that payers may require for your patient’s coverage of medically necessary drug therapies. Prior Authorization Considerations Checklist — Presents general information…

CMS Update: POLIVY has a permanent J-code

Katrina Williams
December 23, 2019
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Genentech is pleased to inform you that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has assigned a permanent J-code for POLIVY™ (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq). POLIVY received FDA approval on June 10, 2019. Effective January 1, 2020, the J-code is J9309 (Injection, polatuzumab vedotin-piiq, 1 mg). The POLIVY J-code Announcement Flash Card, which details the new…

POLIVY Access Solutions

Katrina Williams
December 23, 2019
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The PDF below contains sample coding information. Please see full Prescribing Information. Please feel free to contact the Genentech team with any questions or concerns about coding and billing. Contact a POLIVY Access Solutions Specialist at (888) 249-4918 Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, or visit Genentech-Access.com/POLIVY. Correct coding is the responsibility of…

Genentech Access Solutions – Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) Update

Katrina Williams
October 17, 2019
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Genentech Access Solutions – Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) Update This PDF provides important information about The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) transition from the use of the Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) to a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) number, and how Genentech Access Solutions is addressing this conversion. Beginning January 1, 2020, Genentech Access…

Educational Opportunity in Oncofertility

Katrina Williams
May 3, 2019
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Enriching Communication Skills for Health Professionals in Oncofertility (ECHO) is a free web-based training program focusing on building communication skills. Training Topics include: Risk of infertility Fertility preservation Sexual functioning Body image Ethical, social, and cultural considerations Interested learners should submit their application on our website at: https://echo.rhoinstitute.org/2020-echo-application/. Deadline to apply is November 22nd, 2019….

American Society of Clinical Oncology – ASCO

Amanda Bridges
July 17, 2015
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ASCO Profile and Mission Statement ASCO promotes and provides for lifelong learning for oncology professionals; cancer research; an improved environment for oncology practice; access to quality cancer care; a global network of oncology expertise; and educated and informed patients with cancer. ASCO is supported by its affiliate organization, the Conquer Cancer Foundation, which funds ground-breaking…

Oncofertility Consortium

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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The Oncofertility Consortium® is a national, interdisciplinary initiative designed to explore the reproductive future of cancer survivors. Survival rates among young cancer patients have steadily increased over the past four decades in part because of the development of more effective cancer treatments. Today, both women and men can look forward to life after cancer, yet…

Livestrong Fertility

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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Since 1997, the LIVESTRONG Society has been working to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. They started as a small group trying to raise money to fight the disease. As cancer has quietly become the world’s leading cause of death, their work has expanded and now reaches every corner of the globe. One…

Oncology Managers of Florida – OMF

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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The Oncology Managers of Florida Inc. is a Professional Organization committed to providing a Source of Information and Educational Support as well as Implementing Changes in Medical Policies and Governmental Issues for Oncology practice managers in the State of Florida. [su_button url=”http://www.livestrong.org/we-can-help/fertility-services/fertility-women/” target=”blank” background=”#FF0000″ color=”#FFF” size=”6″ center=”yes” icon=”icon: arrow-right”]OMF[/su_button]

Medical Group Management Association – MGMA

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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MGMA equips medical practice leaders with the information and tools needed to thrive. MGMA, lives their tagline every day, they are committed to continually advancing leaders and their practices. As the leading association for medical practice administrators and health care executives for nearly 90 years, MGMA provides the essential education, legislative information, and data and…

Oncology Nursing Society – ONS

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional association of more than 35,000 members committed to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care. Since 1975, ONS has provided a professional community for oncology nurses, developed evidence-based education programs and treatment information, and advocated for patient care, all in an effort to…

American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology – ASTRO

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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ASTRO was founded November 18, 1958, as a club by 58 radiation therapists who were looking for representation of their specialty. The Society is now representing more than 10,500 radiation oncology treatment team members and continues to grow. Radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, radiation oncology nurses and nurse practitioners, biologists, physician assistants and…

Society of Surgical Oncology – SSO

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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Founded in 1940 as the James Ewing Society, the Society of Surgical Oncology® celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2015. SSO is the premier organization for surgeons and health care providers dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and treatment of cancer. The Society’s focus on all solid-tumor disease sites is reflected in its Annual Cancer Symposium,…

Society of Gynecologic Oncology – SGO

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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In May 1968, Drs. Averette and Mikuta gathered other likeminded fellows of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to discuss the potential for this new organization. Those in attendance agreed to form a society consisting of obstetrician-gynecologists whose major interest was gynecologic cancer. In January 1969, interested parties were gathered to formalize the creation…

Community Oncology Alliance – COA

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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COA is a non-profit organization dedicated solely to community oncology. COA was founded by community oncology to advocate for patients and providers in the community oncology setting, where the majority of Americans with cancer are treated. In its ten years of existence, COA has mobilized community oncology to become more politically active, and increased awareness…

Association of Community Cancer Centers – ACCC

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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ACCC celebrates 40 years of service with an ongoing commitment to advancing access to quality comprehensive cancer care for all. ACCC continues to build on its efforts as the leading education and advocacy organization for the multidisciplinary cancer care team. [su_button url=”http://www.accc-cancer.org/” target=”blank” background=”#FF0000″ color=”#FFF” size=”6″ center=”yes” icon=”icon: arrow-right”]ACCC[/su_button] FLASCO is a member of ACCC….

American Society of Hematology – ASH

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the world’s largest professional society serving both clinicians and scientists around the world who are working to conquer blood diseases. [su_button url=”http://www.hematology.org/” target=”blank” background=”#FF0000″ color=”#FFF” size=”6″ center=”yes” icon=”icon: arrow-right”]ASH[/su_button] Mission The Society’s mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone…

American Medical Association – AMA

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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Since 1847 the American Medical Association has promoted scientific advancement, improved public health, and invested in the doctor and patient relationship. AMA History is a rich narrative that demonstrates the important role the institution and its members have played in the development of medicine in the United States. [su_button url=”http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/home.page?” target=”blank” background=”#FF0000″ color=”#FFF” size=”6″ center=”yes”…

Florida Medical Association – FMA

Amanda Bridges
July 8, 2015
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Founded in 1874, the Florida Medical Association is a professional association dedicated to the service and assistance of Doctors of Medicine and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida. The FMA represents more than 20,000 physicians on issues of legislation and regulatory affairs, medical economics and education, public health, and ethical and legal issues. They advocate…