ACC Links and Resources
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Advocacy
| American Society of Hematology |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology |
| National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship |
| Patient Advocate Foundation |
| American Cancer Society (ACS) The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. |
| Community Oncology Association (COA) The mission of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is to foster and protect high quality, affordable, and accessible cancer care for all Americans battling cancer. The COA vision is to strongly promote initiatives that further enhance the quality and affordability of cancer care, which along with accessibility have been hallmarks of cancer treatment delivered in the community setting. |
| COA Patient Advocacy |
General Cancer Info
| American Cancer Society |
| American Institute for Cancer Research |
| American Academy of Medical Acupuncture |
| Association of Cancer Online Resources |
| Cancer 411 |
| Cancer Care, Inc. |
| Cancer.gov |
| Cancer Hope Network |
| Cancer Links.org |
| Cancer News on the Net |
| Cancer Planning Resource |
| Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation |
| Corporate Angel Network |
| 411Cancer.com |
| Geriatric Oncology Consortium |
| International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care |
| Lance Armstrong Foundation |
| Look Good ... Feel Better |
| National Cancer Institute |
| National Coalition for Complementary and Alternative Treatments |
| National Comprehensive Cancer Network |
| National Patient Air Transportation Helpline |
| Patient Access Network Foundation |
| People Living with Cancer |
| Plain and Simple Truths About Cancer Risks |
| Project Woman Coalition |
| Support for Cancer Patients and Their Families |
| Teens.Talk.Cancer.Online |
| Mesothelioma |
| The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults |
| United Seniors Health Cooperative |
| Vital Options International |
| The Wellness Community |
| Young Survivor Coalition |
| Cancer Treatments |
| Latest Oncology News Oplinc is a national organization that was founded with the purpose of developing a collaborative environment within the oncology community. Oplinc is dedicated to preserving patients’ access to cancer services through the facilitation of education, communication and networking between physicians, pharmaceutical manufacturers and payers involved in the delivery of quality cancer care |
| MUE Denials Alert - Medicare drug denials Practices nationwide are experiencing Medicare denials on several drugs based on the CMS Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs). The MUEs are edits developed by CMS to reduce the paid claims error rate for Part B claims. An MUE for a HCPCS/CPT code is the maximum units of service that a provider would report under most circumstances for a single beneficiary on a single date of service. |
| OpLinc Volume Issue 1: Components of The 2011 Medicare Payment We have been receiving a lot of questions about 2011 Medicare reimbursement rates, in particular practices want to know why, after Congress passed legislation to stop the scheduled 2011 sustainable growth rate (SGR) cuts and maintain physician payment rates at the 2010 level, their 2011 Medicare payments differ from the 2010 payments. |
| Oplinc Fast Facts New specialty code for advanced diagnostic imaging |
| ASH Highlights of ASH® in Latin America 8th International Chicago Lymphoma Symposium |
| Calendar of Cancer Awareness From the website of the office of Ahmad I. Qadri, MD, PA (www.aiqmd.com) |
| Cancer Awareness Ribbon Colors From the website of the office of Ahmad I. Qadri, MD, PA (www.aiqmd.com) |
Disease Specific Links
For Physicians
Oncology Societies
Statistics
Smoking Cessation
| American Cancer Society Guide to Quitting Smoking |
| American Legacy Foundation |
| Americans for Nonsmokers Rights |
| Become an EX |
| Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids |
| CDC Smoking & Tobacco Use |
| Legacy Fdn "Mary Quits" Day by Day Videos |
| North American Quitline Consortium |
| Smokefree.gov |
| Tobacco.org |
| American Lung Association |
| ASCO - Tobacco Cessation and Control Resources There is a growing body of evidence that suggests tobacco use by cancer patients can complicate a wide variety of treatments, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. However, patients already diagnosed with cancer can still benefit greatly from quitting tobacco use. Oncology providers have a responsibility to help their patients with tobacco cessation strategies in order to reduce complications and improve patient outcomes. |
Reimbersement
| Patient Assistance Resources On September 16, 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau published, Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2009, reporting an increase in the number of people without health insurance to 50.7 million in 2009 from 46.3 million in 2008. In addition, the number of people covered by Medicaid is the highest since 1987 with 47.8 million people in 2009 up from 42.6 million in 2008. |
| Helping People Live Healthier Lives |
| Best Practices Review This is the second in a two-part series summarizing the highlights of the Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule for calendar year 2011 and recent legislative updates, which together will help shape the structure of the 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. |
| Best Practices Review This is the second in a two-part series summarizing the highlights of the Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule for calendar year 2011 and recent legislative updates, which together will help shape the structure of the 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. |
| physician compare website * Measures collected under the PQRS * An assessment of patient health outcomes and functional status * An assessment of the continuity and coordination of care and care transitions |
| NCCN Reimbursement Resource Room The oncology reimbursement landscape continues to present ever-evolving challenges for clinicians and others that work with patients with cancer. As a response to these ongoing challenges, help is available through the NCCN Virtual Reimbursement Resource Room. |
Feedback Needed
| Safe Chemotherapy Administration Feedback needed on ASCO/ONS standards for safe Chemotherapy administration. |
Oplinc Newsletter
| The Best Practices Review Volume 7 Issue 3: Economics Are Driving the Increase in Audits - 07/10/12 Why audits and reviews are increasing, the entities auditing your claims and tips on preparing for and responding to audits. |
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