New Year, New Requirements for Commission on Cancer Accreditation
Last year, the Commission on Cancer released Cancer Program Standards: Ensuring Patient-Centered Care, a new edition of their requirements for Commission on Cancer accreditation.
View ArticleImportance of Data in Decision Making Stressed at ACE Annual Meeting
The importance of data in decision making and the importance of patient satisfaction within cancer programs really go hand-in-hand as accessing and analyzing cancer data can help administrators make...
View ArticleMeet February’s Registry Rock Star: Jean Jetter, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Jean Jetter, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View Article5 Benefits of CHAMPS' New CLM System
If you follow CHAMPS' news, you know that CHAMPS Oncology partnered with Novatus earlier this month to implement a contract lifecycle management system (CLM system).
View ArticleCancer Business Summit Drives Home Oncology Care Transformation Theme
The theme of the 2016 Cancer Business Summit, held in Phoenix last week, was Oncology Care Transformation: What’s Working and What Lies Ahead.
View ArticleCancer Registry Operations: Caught in the daily routine?
If you’re like me, you know how easy it is to get caught up in the daily routine of cancer registry operations. Even when you set the best intentions at the beginning of the year, it is easy to put off...
View ArticleCoC Requirements for Pediatric Cancer Programs
In addition to the clarification and enhancements outlined in my January post, specifications for pediatric cancer programs are detailed in the updated standards manual.
View ArticleColorectal Cancer is Preventable: Share the Message
As we all know in the oncology industry, March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and during this month there is a focus on education and screenings for colorectal cancers.
View ArticleMeet March’s Registry Rock Star: Paula Kepner, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Paula Kepner, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View ArticleMy Notes from the ACCC Annual Meeting
Like most years, a group from the CHAMPS Oncology team exhibited and attended the ACCC Annual Meeting earlier this month.
View ArticleWhy We Celebrate National Cancer Registrars Week
I look forward to National Cancer Registrars Week each year as an opportunity to recognize those in our industry who capture, analyze and report data on diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for every...
View ArticleMeet April’s Registry Rock Star: Leslie Porter, BA, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Leslie Porter, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View ArticleCongrats to New Cancer Registrars!
CHAMPS Oncology HR Manager Amanda Bradley congratulates new cancer registrars in a video blog after returning from the National Cancer Registrars Association's annual conference in Las Vegas.
View ArticleEmphasizing the Importance of Cancer Registrars
At CHAMPS, we like to emphasize the importance of cancer registrars and the cancer registry industry. So when the opportunity presented itself last March, two of our staff members jumped at the chance...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Good CTR Mentor
In a couple of weeks, I will be using my article as a launching point for a free mentoring webinar that I will be leading for NCRA. I am so excited to talk about what makes a good CTR mentor and I hope...
View Article5 Ways to Make “Work from Home” Work for You
Like many in the cancer registry industry, CHAMPS Oncology has a large number of staff members who work from home. We find a spot to set up a computer, a desk and whatever else we need to focus on the...
View ArticleMeet May’s Registry Rock Star: Mary Marshall, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Mary Marshall, CTR, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View ArticleWhy NAPBC Accreditation Matters
With an estimated 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer in 2016 and patients seeking NAPBC accredited programs that have outcomes meeting or exceeding national outcomes, the benefits cannot be...
View ArticleMeet June’s Registry Rock Star: Leann Tanaskovic, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Leann Tanaskovic, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View ArticleWhy We Do What We Do
Have you ever given time and thought to why we do what we do? What is the purpose, cause or belief that inspires you to do what you do?
View Articlei2o Demo Shows Registry Data in Action
Recently the insight2oncology™ team conducted an i2o demo for a current CHAMPS Oncology client facility where Lori abstracts.
View ArticleMeet July’s Registry Rock Star: Teri Bias, RHIT, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Teri Bias, RHIT, CTR, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View Article4 Tips for Survey Application Record (SAR) Prep
Every year around this time many of us in the oncology world panic. We’re worried we’ll run out of time to update our SAR with information regarding our compliance with the Commission on Cancer (CoC)...
View ArticleThree Ways Pinterest Can Advance Your Cancer Registry Career
As the main pinner for CHAMPS Oncology’s Pinterest boards, I’ve recently noticed our resources can be beneficial to one’s cancer registry career and wanted to take a moment to highlight three ways they...
View Article5 Things Your Registry Data Can Tell You
Five items that can be found in your registry data that you may or may not have known about or leveraged to their full potential.
View ArticleMeet August’s Registry Rock Star: Karen Ellwood, RHIT, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Karen Ellwood, RHIT, CTR, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View ArticleMeet September’s Registry Rock Star: Patty Jurecko, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Patty Jurecko, CTR, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View Article4 Key Elements of Defensive Abstracting
The CHAMPS Oncology team will attend and exhibit at the Pennsylvania Association of Cancer Registrars (PACR) 42nd Annual Meeting in Lancaster, PA. Theresa Gerboc is excited to be presenting a revised...
View ArticleBig Data = Big Possibilities
Last week I was honored to speak on a panel during Crain’s 2016 Health Care Forum. The forum focused on population health, technology, big data and what they mean for healthcare and Northeast Ohio.
View ArticleThe Impact of High-Quality Data
Now, more than ever, reliable, usable, high-quality data is critical for Commission on Cancer accredited cancer programs. In response, CHAMPS Oncology and I strive to keep our clients on course with...
View ArticleMeet October’s Registry Rock Star: Rosie Marte, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Rosie Marte, CTR, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View ArticleThree Important Advances in Breast Health and Cancer
CHAMPS Oncology is proud to promote breast health in collaboration with Summa Health. As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s take a look at three important recent advances shaping breast...
View ArticleCancer Risk Assessments and Preventative Options for Breast Cancer
Current evidence and national guidelines supports the benefits of some proactive preventative options for high risk women, including women with a genetic predisposition for breast cancer.
View ArticleIntegrative Therapies as Supportive Care for Breast Cancer Survivors
In North America, 48-80 percent of breast cancer survivors use complimentary and integrative (in collaboration with conventional cancer care) therapies following diagnosis to manage symptoms, prevent...
View ArticleDon’t Forget Your Mammogram Screening
Every October healthcare facilities, companies, public figures, and athletes nationwide adorn the color pink and the pink ribbon to show their support for breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer...
View Article4 How-To Tips for Growing in Your Cancer Registrar Profession
Throughout my years in the cancer registrar profession, I have learned broadening your exposure can be limiting in a hospital setting. This is especially true in a one- or two- person shop because it...
View ArticleMeet November’s Registry Rock Star: Heather Fisher, BA, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Heather Fisher, BA, CTR, client services coordinator for CHAMPS Oncology.
View ArticleJoin Us on Your Favorite Social Network!
No matter what your favorite social network is, there is a good chance you can find CHAMPS Oncology there.
View ArticleDecember’s Registry Rock Star: Florence Wells, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Florence Wells, CTR, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View ArticleCoC Posts are a Few of Your Favorite Things
A quick look at our Google Analytics revealed a clear favorite topic on our blog this year - the CoC.
View Article3 Things to Watch for at the ACE Conference
All of us at CHAMPS Oncology are gearing up for the ACE conference running January 18-20 at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol.
View ArticleJanuary’s Registry Rock Star: Christine M. Paavola, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Christine Paavola, CTR, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View ArticleThemes from ACE: The Importance of Data-Driven Decisions and the Changing...
Two primary themes heard at this conference were the importance of data-driven decisions and the changing payment landscape in cancer.
View ArticleOncology Care Model 101
More than 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer in the United States each year, and approximately half of those diagnosed are over 65 years old and Medicare beneficiaries. Enter the Oncology...
View ArticleProfessional Networking in the Cancer Registry World
Professional networking is a great way to get out and meet others on your shared career path. For many people in the cancer registry world, they are the only cancer registrar at their facility.
View ArticleFebruary’s Registry Rock Star: Darlene Edwards, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Darlene Edwards, CTR, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
View ArticleLean Six Sigma: What it Means, How it Can Help
Lean Six Sigma is a popular methodology that is being utilized within several healthcare organizations. Here at CHAMPS Oncology we have taken an interest in learning more about it and how it can help...
View ArticleLearn How to Improve Your Cancer Data Collection at My ACCC Session
Every year I look forward to the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Annual Meeting, but this year I am especially excited to pack my bags and head to D.C. as I will be leading a session on...
View ArticleKeeping Up with Cancer in the News
Unless you have access to medical journals or happen to catch a news story on TV or social media, it can be hard to keep up with cancer in the news.
View ArticleMarch’s Registry Rock Star: Kelly Imbody, CTR
This month’s Registry Rock Star is Kelly Imbody, CTR, cancer information specialist for CHAMPS Oncology.
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