Most Common Commission on Cancer (CoC) Standard Deficiencies for Survey Years 2014 and 2015

                2014 4.7 Studies of Quality 1.8 Monitoring Community Outreach 4.3 Cancer Liaison Physician Responsibilities 4.8 Quality Improvements 5.5 and 5.6 NCDB Data Submission and Accuracy of Data   2015 1.3/1.4 Cancer Committee Attendance and/or Meeting Requirements 1.8 Monitoring Community Outreach 4.7 Studies of Quality 4.8 Quality Improvements 4.3 Cancer Liaison Physician Responsibilities Once reviewing the above list of…

Posted on Jan. 21, 2016 in From Our Perspective

New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

The American Cancer Society recently released new guidelines for breast cancer screening based on new research that has helped doctors understand the best way to use mammograms for screening. Keep in mind the Commission on Cancer: Cancer Program Standards (Version 2016) 4.2 for Cancer Screening requires following current national guidelines for cancer screening.       New Recommendations: Women with an average risk of breast cancer…

Posted on Jan. 11, 2016 in From Our Perspective

Top Milestones in Healthcare Delivery and Science & Technology

Modern Healthcare, a leader in healthcare business news, research, and data has created a poll to select the five top milestones in several categories.   What is your opinion? Follow THIS  link to make your selection and read a description of each choice.         Healthcare Delivery Advanced directives or living wills Accountable Care Organizations Patient-centered medical homes Telemedicine FDA approves direct to consumer advertising…

Posted on Jan. 7, 2016 in From Our Perspective