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AVBCC’s Award-Winning COVID-19 Webcast Series

May 21, 2020: Oncology Nursing and Cancer Care: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
Nurses are on the frontlines of healthcare delivery. In this panel, distinguished nursing professionals discussed topics and issues that have arisen during the pandemic. Led by healthcare educator Lillie D. Shockney, the comprehensive panel covered some of the myriad issues nurse navigators confront now, including rising cancer rates in an aging population, and a decline in numbers of oncology nurses and oncologists.

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May 20, 2020: Washington and Public Policy: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
The federal government is an active participant in shaping healthcare policy and delivering care. The panelists in this session addressed the government’s response to COVID-19 and weighed in on some of the issues that their agencies frequently encountered as medical practices grapple with the new normal.

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May 14, 2020: Employers: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
Employers continue to face significant challenges as they strive to provide healthcare coverage for their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this discussion, moderated by Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, D.Litt, a panel of experts explore solutions for some of the issues arising in a vastly changed healthcare market, and strategies for improving the way in which health benefits are conceived and implemented.

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May 13, 2020: Telehealth: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
Telehealth continues to play a critical role in providing healthcare services to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a webcast titled COVID-19: Impact on Telehealth, Rick Lee, Executive Chairman, Healthy Platforms and CancerLife, along with a panel of experts, discussed the benefits and ongoing challenges associated with the use of telemedicine and the far-reaching impact of this technology beyond the current crisis.

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May 12, 2020: Research and Investigational Studies: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
Researchers and clinical investigators are facing a series of unprecedented challenges as they adjust to necessary changes to their work environment resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. In this discussion, moderated by Rob Butcher, CEO, Swim Across America, a panel of researchers discuss the impact of the pandemic on conditions in laboratories, and how graduate students have had to adjust to interruptions in their career trajectories.

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May 7, 2020: Oncology Pharmacy: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
In this discussion, moderated by Niesha Griffith, RPh, MS, FASHP, CPO (interim), a panel of oncology pharmacists discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their practices, the increase in the use of new technologies as a result of recent events, and how the influx of patients expected in the coming weeks will affect their daily operations.

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May 6, 2020: Pharmaceutical Manufacturers: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
Pharmaceutical support and innovation are vital to the effective treatment of patients with cancer. In this discussion, moderated by Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, D.Litt, a panel of experts discussed the importance of maintaining an adequate supply of medicines for patients, and the need for philanthropic programs to ensure patients will be able to continue their medications, even if they lose their health insurance.

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May 5, 2020: Community Cancer Care Providers: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
Large community care centers remain committed to providing necessary treatment to patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this discussion, moderated by Ted Okon, MBA, a panel of experts discuss the ongoing challenges that oncology providers face as they navigate an evolving healthcare ecosystem, and provide valuable insights on how practices may continue to deliver care in the months ahead.

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April 30, 2020: Comprehensive Cancer Care Centers and Integrated Delivery Systems: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, comprehensive cancer care centers have been tasked with significantly altering their strategies for the delivery of care. In this discussion, moderated by Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, D.Litt, a panel of experts discuss some of the changes that have already been implemented at their centers and future considerations for healthcare systems as they focus on providing safe and effective care on the road to recovery.

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April 29, 2020: Managed Care Payers: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
Issues surrounding healthcare insurance continue to unfold in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. In this discussion, a panel of managed care experts, moderated by Michael Kolodziej, MD, explore strategies for reducing the total cost of care for patients with cancer and addressing the economic and administrative burdens that practices and payers are facing as a result of the crisis.

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Donations

All of our events are free to anyone who may be interested; however, we are accepting donations to offset the cost of the event with any additional proceeds to directly fund the efforts of first responders and front-line healthcare professionals working tirelessly to save lives during this time of national crisis. Tax deductible donations can be made through the AONN+ Foundation for Learning, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Disclaimer: Funding from these donations to the AONN+ Foundation for Learning will not be used for certification purposes. These funds will solely cover the cost of the event, and all remaining proceeds will be donated to first responders and front-line healthcare professionals. By making a donation you are not entitled to any special benefits; a donation has no direct impact or influence on decisions on certification.

Thank You to Our Webcast Series Supporters

  • Cardinal Health

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  • Foundation Medicine

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  • Integra Connect

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  • Lilly Oncology

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