Digging Into the Increasing Lung Cancer Rate for Female, Asian, Never Smokers: Dr Jeffrey Velotta
October 9th 2023Jeffrey Velotta, MD, FACS, attendee and presenter of CHEST Annual Meeting 2023, talks about the phenomenon of an increase in female, Asian, nonsmokers developing lung cancer, and what is being done to address this rise.
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It’s Important to Challenge Assumptions in Pulmonary Care, Says Dr Aparna Balasubramanian
October 9th 2023Aparna Balasubramanian, MD, assistant professor of medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and attendee of the CHEST Annual Meeting 2023, talks about the necessity of challenging measurements like race-specific equations that can create harmful assumptions.
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Lung Effects of Particulate Matter Exposure in WTC First Responders Still Redound Decades Later
October 9th 2023New research explores the risk factors for lung disease in firefighters who were exposed to particulate matter when responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) on September 11, 2001, as well as interventions that may mediate inflammatory responses.
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Experts Debate Terminology and Treatment of Asthma-COPD Overlap
October 9th 2023As evidenced by a debate at the CHEST Annual Meeting 2023, the pulmonology community disagrees on whether the overlap of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a distinct entity and how best to treat it.
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Mobile Mammography Unit Increases Breast Cancer Screening Among Latina Patients
October 7th 2023Pinky, a mobile mammography unit from Stony Brook University Hospital Cancer Center on Long Island, increased screening for breast cancer from 9% to 69% among the predominantly Latina population that it serves.
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Mike Koroscik Discusses Population Health Reimbursement Models and Increased Lung Cancer Screening
October 7th 2023Mike Koroscik, MBA, MHA, vice president of oncology, Allina Health and the Allina Health Cancer Institute, discusses the successes and challenges of a population health reimbursement model and gives advice for other health organizations considering a similar partnership within their practices.
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Dr Afreen Idris Shariff on the Value of e-Consults for Endocrine Toxicities of ICIs
October 7th 2023Afreen Idris Shariff, MD, MBBS, director at Duke Endo-Oncology Program, Duke Endocrinology, Duke Cancer Institute, discusses how e-consults are addressing specific endocrine immune-related adverse events from immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), reducing time to appointment, and lowering the need for hospitalization.
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Dempsey Center Research Demonstrates Importance of Supporting Oncology Care Providers
October 6th 2023The interrelated concepts of burnout, secondary traumatic stress, moral distress, compassion fatigue, and compassion satisfaction have been identified as having a profound impact on the quality of life of health care providers.
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Sustainable Cancer Screening Has Potential, With the Right Tools
October 6th 2023A presentation at the Association of Community Cancer Centers’ 40th National Oncology Conference explored how a cancer screening initiative can be sustainable and revenue positive while driving value-based savings in an evolving market.
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Dr Margaret Liang Discusses Key Initiatives in Financial Advocacy Programs for Patients With Cancer
October 6th 2023Margaret Liang, MD, MSHPM, gynecologic oncologist and program director for the gynecologic oncology fellowship program at Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center, discusses the Association of Community Cancer Centers' Financial Advocacy Services guidelines, which focus on providing financial support to patients with cancer.
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Kathy Oubre Discusses Alternative Payment Models in Smaller Health Care Practices
October 6th 2023Kathy Oubre, MS, CEO of Pontchartrain Cancer Center, speaks on the unique perspectives and challenges smaller health care practices may face when entering into alternative payment models and shares key insights for addressing these issues.
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To Decrease Medical Mistrust in Oncology, We Must Increase Community Inclusivity
October 5th 2023A poster presented at the 40th National Oncology Conference addressed several hot topics in the oncology treatment and research space: addressing medical mistrust in underresourced communities, partnering with trusted organizations to improve health equity, and increasing inclusivity in research.
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Dr Olalekan Ajayi Previews Key Topics to Be Presented at the ACCC National Oncology Conference
October 3rd 2023Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, 2023-2024 president of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and chief operating officer of Highlands Oncology Group, PA, reflects upon his role at ACCC and highlights key topics in oncology care and cancer research that will be presented at the National Oncology Conference.
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CHEST Meeting Heads to Hawai‘i Amid Recognition of Environmental Impacts on Lung Health
October 3rd 2023The CHEST Annual Meeting 2023 will take place in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, from October 8-11, as pulmonologists and researchers from a multitude of specialties convene to discuss pressing topics, including the role of air pollution in lung health.
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ACCC National Oncology Conference to Focus on Reimagining Innovation in Cancer Care
October 3rd 2023This year’s 40th National Oncology Conference from the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) will take place in Austin, Texas, from October 4-6, with content designed to reflect the theme of “Reimagining Innovation.”
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Transforming Health Care: Insights From Industry Leaders on Health Equity and Policy
September 25th 2023At the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Oncology Policy Summit, prominent figures in the health care industry from diverse organizations emphasized a commitment to advancing health equity and addressing pressing social and health disparities.
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New CMS Models Target Transformation to Address Need for Health Equity
September 21st 2023"CMS cannot do this alone. We have to do this in partnership. So really thinking about providers and beneficiaries and how we do this together," Ellen Lukens, MPH, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, explained.
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Panelists Discuss Insurance Coverage of Opill, OTC Contraceptives During KFF Webinar
September 21st 2023Laurie Sobel, the associate director for women’s health policy at KFF, moderated a panel discussion with Christine Gilroy, MD, MPH; Victoria Nichols, MPH; and Don Downing, RPh, about insurance coverage of FDA-approved Opill and other OTC contraceptives.
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NCCN Working Group Presents Health-Related Social Needs Recommendations at Policy Summit
September 19th 2023During this session at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Policy Summit, Yelak Biru, MSc, and Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, explained the importance of screening for and addressing health-related social needs.
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Long-Term Data Show Consistent OS Benefit With Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in mNSCLC
September 13th 2023The combination demonstrated durable survival benefits among patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) regardless of PD-L1 expression levels at a minimum follow-up of more than 6 years.
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Dr G. B. John Mancini on Payer System Differences Between the US and Canada
September 7th 2023Care quality is high in both the United States and Canada, but there are commonalities in regard to drug access and cost issues, particularly with advanced medications, noted G. B. John Mancini, MD, University of British Columbia.
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