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Coronavirus and Cancer Resources for Survivors

Cancer survivors have expressed concerns and questions about COVID-19, the coronavirus, and how they may be at higher risk due to their cancer history. Here are some resources about COVID-19 generally, and its impact for cancer survivors specifically. NCCS is seeking answers from public health experts on the coronavirus and its impact on cancer patients and survivors. Please leave a comment [...]
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Guest Post by Amy Abernethy of Flatiron Health: Long-Term Medical Data Collection Improves Care Quality, Outcomes

I once had a patient named Janet. Janet was a curly redhead emergency department nurse. She was vibrant, sweet, and vivacious,…
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NCCS Responds to Draft ASCO Conceptual Framework to Assess the Value of Cancer Treatment Options

NCCS recently submitted comments to the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on its proposed value framework. In June, ASCO…
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Logistic Toxicity and Administrative Burdens for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

There are many types of toxicities cancer patients face in their treatment. We hear most about the physical toxicities of treatment…
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WCOE: ACA’s Out-Of-Pocket Maximums, Susan Gubar on Cancer and Loneliness, Pre-hab: Rehab Before Treatment, and Death with Dignity Advocacy

What Caught Our Eye (WCOE) Each week, we recap the cancer policy articles, studies, and stories that caught our attention. …
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Guest Post Series: Dr. Michael Ybarra Offers Innovator Perspective on Oncology Care Model

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the Oncology Care Model, a new payment model for physician…
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Guest Post Series: NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso Offers Advocate’s Perspective on Oncology Care Model

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the Oncology Care Model, a new payment model for physician…
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Video Post: Cancer Patients and Survivors Describe Quality Cancer Care

What is quality cancer care? At a recent NCCS Cancer Policy Advocate Training event, we spoke to cancer patients and survivors about…
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Guest Post Series: Dr. John Cox Offers Physician’s Perspective on Oncology Care Model

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the Oncology Care Model, a new payment model for physician…
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Cancer Survivorship: You’re Never Really Done

When the Imperatives of Quality Cancer Care were written by NCCS 20 years ago, one principle of quality care stated that, “Long-term…
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WCOE: Chemo for Late-Stage Cancers, Talking about Drug Prices, the Importance of Care Coordination, and the Rise of End-of-Life Care

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