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COVID-19 and Cancer Center Operations: Lessons Learned From the NCCN Best Practices Committee
Jessica M Sugalski1, Theresa Franco2, Lawrence N Shulman3
11National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.
Abstract:
The NCCN Best Practices Committee, which is composed of senior physician, nursing, and administrative leaders from NCCN Member Institutions, evaluated the status of cancer center operations after 1 year of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two major initiatives stood out: the increase in the utilization of network sites, and the gains made in telemedicine operations and reimbursement. Experts from NCCN Member Institutions participated in a webinar series in June 2021 to share their experiences, knowledge, and thoughts on these topics and discuss the impact on the future of cancer care.
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