May 1-2, 2015 The Grand Hotel Point Clear, AL Hosted by: Alabama Cancer Congress 12 CE for Radiation Therapists and Dosimetrists 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits 14.4 CE for Nurses available. CME Sponsored by:
Alabama Cancer Congress Annual Spring 2015 Meeting Grand Hotel Marriott Point Clear, Alabama May 1-2, 2015 ROOM RATE Resort View Room $179.00 Spa Building Room $209.00 Bayview Room $209.00
ACC Spring Meeting 2015 s Daniel Kingsley MD, FACP President State Affiliate Council/CAC Representative University of Missouri Beth Falkenberg MD Acting-President Center for Cancer Care Kathy Bowman MS, RN, OCN Secretary Secretary/Nurse Representative Heather Smith MS, CMD, RT(R)(T) ARTS Representative John Reardon MD Montgomery Cancer Center Roger Ove MD USA Mitchell Cancer Institute Chris Dobelbower MD, PhD Michael Meshad MD Southeast Cancer Center Rachel Kruspe MD The Cancer Center at Huntsville, PC Russell Brown MD Cancer Surgery of Mobile Benjamin Hinton MD Resident Charles Leath III, MD, MSPH UAB Gynecologic Oncology Theresa McLaughlin Vice President Southern Cancer Center Burt Nabors III, MD UAB Neurology Oncology Mary Jo Richards Executive Director Conference Faculty Deborah Walker DNP, FNP-BC, AOCN University of Alabama Birmingham Jan Carlisle, M.Ed., CMD, RT(R)(T) University of Alabama Birmingham Heather Smith MS, CMD, RT(R)(T) University of Alabama Birmingham Andrew McDonald MD, MS Suzanne Russo MD USA Mitchell Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology John Crew MD, DABR Manderson Cancer Center Derek Dubay MD University of Alabama Birmingham Lauren Pettis RN, MSN Southern Cancer Center Connie Heterich Southern Cancer Center Larry Thompson ClientTell Bo Gamble Community Oncology Alliance Michelle Crowe Ritter e-work Web and New Media Susan Vogt Temple RN, MSN, ETN, AOCN Oncology Nurse Educator Kathleen A. Gamblin RN, BSN, OCN Northside Hospital Ross Bartee BS Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Darrel Weaver MD Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Thomas Mitchell MD Cahaba Medicare Eddy Yang MD, PhD Dane Dickson MD Molecular Evidence Development Consortium Richard Sanders, Esq The Sanders Law Firm, P.C. Marshall Schreeder MD, MPH Clearview Cancer Institute Chris Dobelbower MD, PhD
Friday, May 1, 2015 7:30-8:15 am Registration & Breakfast 8:15-9:15 am 9:15-10:15 am CLINICAL TRACK Breast Cancer Treatment Update Deborah Walker DNP, FNP-BC, AOCN University of Alabama at Birmingham Dosimetric Comparison Techniques for Breast Cancer Treatment Jan Carlisle, M.Ed., CMD, RT(R)(T) and Heather Smith MS, CMD, RT (R)(T) University of Alabama at Birmingham 10:15-10:30 am BREAK 10:30-11:30 am 11:30-12:30 pm 12:30-1:30 pm 1:30-2:30 pm Prostate Cancer: Including Hormone Therapy, Surgical Outcomes and Radiation Therapy. Andrew McDonald MD, MS Current Topics on the Treatment of Localized Rectal Cancer Suzanne Russo MD USA Mitchell Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology Lunch and Patient Assistance Programs (3 mins/company) Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer John Crew MD, DABR Manderson Cancer Center 2:30-3:30 pm Treating Hepatocelluar Carcinoma & Deciphering the Clinical Data Derek Dubay MD University of Alabama at Birmingham 8:15-8:45 am 8:45-9:45 am BUSINESS TRACK Update on No Show Focus Lauren Pettis RN, MSN Connie Heterich Southern Cancer Center Larry Thompson ClientTell Oncology Medical Home Bo Gamble Community Oncology Alliance 9:45-10:00 am 10:00-10:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 11:30-12:30 pm BREAK Implementing and Managing your Practice Website Michelle Crowe Ritter e-work Web and New Media Oral Chemotherapy Compliance Susan Vogt Temple RN, MSN, ETN, AOCN Oncology Nurse Educator Patient Navigation Kathleen A. Gamblin RN, BSN, OCN Northside Hospital
12:30-1:30 pm BUSINESS TRACK CONTINUED Lunch and Patient Assistance Programs (3 mins/company) 3:30-5:00 pm Diamond Corporate Members Meet with Board (up to 5) *No CME (Diamond Sponsors Only) Magnolia 3 Room 5:00-6:00 pm 6:30-8:30 pm ACC Board Meeting (s Only) Reception with Families Welcome Magnolia 3 Room Grand Ballroom Patio (Weather backup, Grand Ballroom South) 7:15-8:00 am Registration & Breakfast CLINICAL TRACK 8:00-8:15 am Alabama Cancer Congress Update (Election Results Included) Beth Falkenberg, MD ACC Acting President 8:15-9:15 am Cancer Payment and Reimbursement Update: What you need to know in Radiation and Medical Oncology Ross Bartee BS Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama Darrel Weaver MD Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama Thomas Mitchell MD Cahaba Medicare 9:15-10:15 am Personalizing Cancer Care Eddy Yang MD, PhD Associate Professor 10:15-10:45 am BREAK 10:45-11:45 am Genetic Testing: "Is the Emperor Wearing Boxers?" Dane Dickson MD Medical Oncology Molecular Evidence Development Consortium (MED-C) 11:45-12:50 pm Lunch & Legislative Update: Mandates and Regulations for Radiation and Medical Oncology Richard Sanders JD The Sanders Law Firm, P.C. 1:00-3:00 pm The Southeast Lung Alliance Experience with Lung Cancer Screening Program in a Community Setting Marshall Schreeder MD, MPH Clearview Cancer Institute, Hematology/Oncology Advances in Treatment Options for Lung Cancer Chris Dobelbower MD, PhD Associate Professor Marshall Schreeder MD, MPH Clearview Cancer Institute, Hematology/Oncology 6:30-8:30 pm Reception with Families Welcome Grand Ballroom Patio (Weather backup, Grand Ballroom South)
REGISTRATION Registration: Registration Cost: $125 non-physician $225 physician Payment & Registration: Payment can be made online at www.alcancercongress.org at our online payment link. -OR- Mail Checks to: ACC 8805 N. 145th E Ave, Ste 203 Owasso OK 74055 Payments are nonrefundable, but transferable. They can also be used for future meetings. Questions: Exhibitors & Corporate Members Kristen Ray Kristen@mjexecmgmt.com or 918-274-8374 Others Mary Jo Richards at maryjo@mjexecmgmt.com or 918-261-8951 Register Today at : www.alcancercongress.org Page 6
Statement of Need Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US. Advances in technology and medical resources for treating this deadly disease are advancing at a rapid rate. It is vital for physicians and other healthcare professionals treating cancer patients to continue to increase their knowledge of the latest evidence and quality initiatives and their competency in choosing the best treatment protocols for their patients within the changing healthcare environment. After participating in this CME activity, participants should be able to: A. Understand the latest in reimbursement for cancer care with Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. B. Improve understanding of personalized cancer care. C. Review issues encountered in implementation of a community wide lung cancer screening Program. Target Audience Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Pharmacists, Resident Physicians/Fellows, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Medicine, Oncology, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Radiation Therapists and Medical Dosimetrists and business staff from the state of Alabama. Accreditation CMEs and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for CEUs AAPC will honor 1-for-1 CEUs for any live event offering CME credit or AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. A certificate of attendance or completion is necessary to show participation. The certificate will give the total CMEs possible for the offering. Physicians are advised to claim only the actual hours that they were present during the education. We ask that AAPC-certified members abide by this request also. One hour of instruction is worth one CEU. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UASOM), the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Alabama Cancer Congress. The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. CME credit; 1 CME = 1.2 Nursing CE (total for conference would be 14.4 Nursing CE). Radiation Therapists & Medical Dosimetrists 12 Category A credits have been approved.
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