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Amy Berman Discusses Range of Cancer Care Issues

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Harold Pollack interviews Amy Berman for a recent post in the Washington Post Wonkblog. Ms. Berman speaks openly about her experiences living with Stage IV breast cancer and her decision to forgo aggressive treatments in favor of palliative care. The interview touches on issues ranging from personal to policy, emphasizes patient-doctor communication, and explores the […]

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NCCS Announces Cancer Policy Advisors

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Today the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) announces the appointment of a group of leaders in the oncology field to serve as Cancer Policy Advisors. The slate of advisors includes leading researchers, oncologists, scholars, payers, and cancer center and survivorship program directors, who will provide guidance to NCCS as it represents cancer patients and […]

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IOM Report Released Today, “Delivering High-Quality Cancer Care: Charting a New Course for a System in Crisis”

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Today, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its report, “Delivering High-Quality Cancer Care: Charting a New Course for a System in Crisis.” According to the IOM, the American cancer care system often is not patient-centered, does not provide well-coordinated care, and does not encourage evidence-based treatment decisions. NCCS is a sponsor of the IOM report, […]

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NCCS Comments on Proposed Physician Fee Schedule for 2014

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NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed rule that addresses Medicare Part B payment policies for 2014. In its comments, NCCS commended CMS for its efforts to foster care management, including codes for transitional care management which were implemented in 2013. In the current proposed rule, CMS […]

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Presidential Proclamation — National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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President Obama announced that the month of September will officially be known as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation, released on August 30th, applauds the advancements that have been made in recent decades while noting that pediatric cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease for American children under 15. All children deserve […]

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