The Association for Value-Based Cancer Care Launches Webinar Series: COVID-19 Impact on the Cancer Care Delivery Ecosystem

CRANBURY, N.J., April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fueled by the success of its live webcast earlier this month, the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC) is launching a free webinar series titled "COVID-19 Impact on the Cancer Care Delivery Ecosystem." The first segment, "Revenue Cycle Management," debuts Friday, April 17, 2020, at 8:00 am (EDT) and will be rebroadcast at 7:00 pm (EDT). Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, DLitt, Founder of AVBCC and Editor-in-Chief of Value-Based Cancer Care, will serve as moderator. Speakers include Brian Gockerman, MBA, Managing Director, Unlimited Systems, and Parag Shah, President, Practice Solutions, Integra Connect. Advance registration is required.

"In keeping with the mission of AVBCC to support and foster collaborative dialogue between all stakeholders in the cancer care ecosystem, this series will allow each stakeholder group to present a deeper dive into the impact of COVID-19 and the road to recovery," says Burt Zweigenhaft. "Our goal with this effort is to empower stakeholders in the oncology professions with the insight needed to implement positive change and to help improve and transform cancer care for better patient outcomes."

Each webinar will be guided by faculty speakers, panelists, and other subject matter experts in their respective fields. All discussions will focus on the COVID-19 impact on cancer care and the road to recovery. Topics will include:

• Managed Care Payers
• Wholesale Supply Channels
• Patient Advocacy
• Comprehensive Cancer Care Centers and Integrated Delivery Systems
• Community Cancer Care Providers
• Community Cancer Centers and Private Practice
• Employers
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
• Oncology Pharmacy
• Telehealth
• Oncology Nursing and Cancer Care
• Washington And Public Policy
• Road Map to New Normal
• Economic Observations on Cancer Care Ecosystem

Please note that topics are subject to change. More information on the "COVID-19 Impact on the Cancer Care Delivery Ecosystem" series and an up-to-date schedule of webinar topics can be found here.

About the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC)
AVBCC is the fastest growing national specialty organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with cancer and their quality of life by discussing, considering, and evaluating the value equation as it relates to new and existing cancer therapies. This organization, which currently consists of more than 450 members, was established to provide a network for payers and oncology healthcare professionals to interact and network to promote optimal care for patients and their families.

About Value-Based Cancer Care
Value-Based Cancer Care provides a forum for payers, providers, and the entire oncology team to consider the cost–value issues particular to cancer treatments. This unique focus is achieved through news coverage from major hematology/oncology meetings and the cancer literature. It is supplemented with commentaries and perspectives from those involved in evaluating therapies, treating patients, and paying for care. Value-Based Cancer Care is a publication of Engage Healthcare Communications, LLC, a division of The Lynx Group. For more information on this publication, visit valuebasedcancer.com.

About The Lynx Group (www.thelynxgroup.com)
The Lynx Group is a global strategic medical communications and education company. Through our unique business model, we strive to provide pivotal and contemporary information and education for all stakeholders in healthcare. With more than 100 years of combined senior leadership experience in global medical education within industry, nonprofit, public health, agencies, and publications, we have expertise and relationships with Patient, Physician, Payer, Nurse, Pharmacist, Navigator, Practice Manager, Financial Counselor, and Coding specialists. The Lynx Group has broad and deep experience in crafting custom solutions for life science companies and is the official association management and marketing company of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC), the Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) Summit, and sponsor of 40 Under 40 in Cancer: Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders.

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