ONCOLOGY CARE IS EVOLVING FASTER THAN EVER

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1 ACCC MEETINGS: GEARED TO YOUR NEEDS ONCOLOGY CARE IS EVOLVING FASTER THAN EVER, with changes in reimbursement, payment models, and access to drugs; treatment advances; new therapies; and more. It s imperative that every member of the cancer care team stay informed on how best to meet patient needs in this shifting environment. THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS has developed an expanded portfolio of national and regional meetings in 2015, so that members nationwide have access to need-to-know information and peer-to-peer discussion. SWING INTO HIGH GEAR with ACCC Meetings and Networking Opportunities For details and to register go to

2 Bridging the Gap between Patient Needs and Financial Resources These one-day meetings help sharpen the skills and knowledge base of financial advocates from beginner to expert who deal directly with patients on complex financial issues surrounding their cancer diagnosis and treatment. How to justify the need for and ROI of adding a financial advocate Strategies and tools to help break down barriers when communicating with patients about expected costs of treatment Understanding common reasons for coverage denials Ways to strengthen communication with multidisciplinary staff to ensure that financial implications are considered in treatment plans How to perform an assessment of your financial assistance services to determine the best financial model n Financial advocates n Patient navigators n Social workers n Billers and coders n Cancer program administrators and managers/practice administrators n Oncology nurses n Pharmacists DATES AND LOCATIONS TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015 DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore Tampa, FL TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 Sheraton Silver Spring Hotel Silver Spring, MD TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015 Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport Burlingame, CA ACCC MEMBERS: FREE NON-MEMBERS: $69 CNE CREDIT The Institute for Medical and Nursing Education, Inc. (IMNE) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. This educational program provides 5.5 contact hours of continuing education credit. If you have any questions regarding the CE credit being offered for this meeting, please contact IMNE at info@ imne.com. This activity is pending approval from the National Association of Social Workers. Gear up with the latest financial advocacy tools and resources!

3 Gain a 360 look at oncology reimbursement issues and take away tools to strengthen your cancer program s economic outlook and information to help weather marketplace changes. Latest trends in coding and billing Data points for your cancer program s financial health Information to prepare for future reimbursement challenges Tips for managing financial toxicity Update on new payment models in Medicare n Billers and coders n Cancer program administrators and managers/practice administrators n Data managers/tumor registrars n Financial advocates n Hospital executives DATES AND LOCATIONS THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 Embassy Suites, Chicago Downtown Lakefront Chicago, IL TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 DoubleTree Raleigh Brownstone- University Raleigh, NC TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 The McCormick Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015 Crowne Plaza Indianapolis at Historic Union Station Indianapolis, IN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 Hotel Commonwealth Boston, MA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 The Westin Birmingham Birmingham, AL n Social workers ACCC members: FREE Non-members: $69 This activity is pending approval from the National Association of Social Workers. Build momentum to hone your competitive edge!

4 With a spotlight on improving patient care, these two-day clinically-focused meetings provide pharmacy professionals with opportunities to enhance their knowledge-base, network with industry colleagues, and gain cutting-edge information about issues relevant to contemporary pharmacy operations. New trends in the management of metastatic breast cancer Treatment of renal cell carcinoma in the era of targeted agents Novel therapeutic options for non-hodgkin lymphoma New treatments for GI malignancies Improving compounding practices while protecting healthcare workers Practical issues with new targeted therapies Multiple myeloma: integrating novel agents into practice Integrating palliative care in the outpatient setting New options in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) Pharmacotherapy of malignant melanoma Update on advanced non-small cell lung cancer Biosimilars: A generic vs. innovator debate? ACCC members: 2-day $120; 1-day $95 Non-members: 2-day $150; 1-day $120 DATES AND LOCATIONS n Oncology pharmacists and pharmacy staff n Cancer program administrators and managers/practice administrators n Oncology physicians DATES AND LOCATIONS FRIDAY SATURDAY, MAY 15 16, 2015 The Heldrich New Brunswick, NJ FRIDAY SATURDAY, JUNE 26 27, 2015 Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Ft. Lauderdale, FL FRIDAY SATURDAY, JULY 10 11, 2015 The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge Charlotte, NC CE information Earn up to 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) Includes 2 hours of law credits. Sessions are individually accredited. Pharmacists: American Health Resources, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Nurses: American Health Resources, Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP and approved this program for 1.0 contact hour for each 1 hour session completed. Please check with licensing board to verify credits can be claimed in your state. Get into high gear with strategies and solutions!

5 The ACCC Institute for Clinical Immuno-Oncology (ICLIO) one-day national meeting provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities within the emerging clinical applications of cancer immunotherapy. Expert faculty will empower the multidisciplinary team members to handle the dynamic and unique intricacies of the treatment and delivery of immuno-oncology (I-O) with a focus on care in the community setting. Real-world understanding and optimization of clinical I-O Coverage and reimbursement strategies for immunotherapy Best practices in immuno-oncology with a focus on management and operations issues Patient access and advocacy techniques Education and training opportunities n Oncology physicians n Cancer program administrators and managers/practice administrators n Oncology supportive care providers ACCC members: $50 Non-members: $75 Oncology Fellows: Free DATE AND LOCATION OCTOBER 2, 2015 Loews Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Institute for Medical and Nursing Education, Inc. and the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). The Institute for Medical and Nursing Education, Inc. is accredited by the ACCME to provide Continuing Medical Education for Physicians. IMNE is an accredited provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation. The Center for Accredited Healthcare Education (the CPE provider unit of IMNE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide CPE credit to pharmacists. Advance your knowledge of this transformative treatment!

6 The How-To Conference for the Cancer Care Team The ACCC National Oncology Conference delivers actionable, practical ideas, solutions, and strategies to implement in your cancer program today. How-to sessions focus on proven approaches to real-world challenges. Plus, the 2015 ACCC Innovator Award winners will present their forward-thinking, pioneering programs and creative solutions. Replicable innovations that improve access, quality, and cost-effectiveness of cancer care Strategies to strengthen internal processes and improve the patient experience Trends and new technologies in oncology Proven, practical tools you can put to work immediately n Cancer program administrators and managers/practice administrators n Hospital executives n Oncology physicians n Oncology nurses n Billers and Coders n Data managers/tumor registrars n Financial advocates n Patient navigators n Social workers n Oncology pharmacists/pharmacy staff DATE AND LOCATION WEDNESDAY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 23, 2015 Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Portland, OR ACCC members: $575 ($475 with early bird discount) Non-members: $825 ($725 with early bird discount) This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Institute for Medical and Nursing Education, Inc. and the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). The Institute for Medical and Nursing Education, Inc. is accredited by the ACCME to provide Continuing Medical Education for Physicians. IMNE is an accredited provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation. This activity is pending approval from the National Association of Social Workers. Set the wheels in motion for success!

7 32 nd National Oncology Financial OPEN ICLIO Oncology Reimbursement Advocacy Regional National Conference Meetings Network Meetings Conference Billers and coders X X X Cancer program administrators and managers/practice administrators X X X X X Data managers/tumor registrars X X Financial advocates X X X Hospital executives X X Oncology physicians X X X Oncology nurses X X X Oncology pharmacists/ pharmacy staff X X X Patient navigators X X X Social workers X X X Portland Philadelphia Boston Burlingame Chicago Indianapolis Silver Spring New Brunswick Scottsdale Birmingham Tampa Raleigh Charlotte Ft. Lauderdale 32 nd National Oncology Conference Oncology Reimbursement Meetings Financial Advocacy Network Regional Meetings OPEN Regional Meetings ICLIO National Conference For details on all ACCC meetings, go to

8 11600 Nebel Street, Suite 201 Rockville, MD NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 6454 SUBURBAN MD April 16 Oncology Reimbursement Meeting Embassy Suites, Chicago Downtown Lakefront Chicago, IL April 28 Oncology Reimbursement Meeting Doubletree Raleigh Brownstone-University Raleigh, NC May 5 Financial Advocacy Regional Meeting DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore Tampa, FL May Oncology Pharmacy Education Network The Heldrich Regional Meeting New Brunswick, NJ May 19 Oncology Reimbursement Meeting The McCormick Scottsdale Regional Meeting Scottsdale, AZ June 2 Financial Advocacy Regional Meeting Sheraton Silver Spring Hotel Silver Spring, MD June 23 Financial Advocacy Regional Meeting Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport Burlingame, CA June Oncology Pharmacy Education Network Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Regional Meeting Ft. Lauderdale, FL July Oncology Pharmacy Education Network The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge Regional Meeting Charlotte, NC August 25 Oncology Reimbursement Meeting Crowne Plaza Indianapolis at Historic Union Station Indianapolis, IN October 2 Institute for Clinical Immuno-Oncology Lowes Philadelphia National Conference Philadelphia, PA October nd National Oncology Conference Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Portland, OR November 17 Oncology Reimbursement Meeting Hotel Commonwealth Boston, MA December 10 Oncology Reimbursement Meeting The Westin Birmingham Birmingham, AL