COVID-19

AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series
Innovation Among Pharmaceutical Manufacturers During COVID-19
Web Exclusives
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.
AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series
COVID-19: Challenges Facing Community Cancer Care Providers
June 2020 Vol 11, No 6
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.
Coronavirus and the Cancer Patient
Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD
May 2020 Vol 11, No 5
I miss the intimacy, and the innocence, of my visits with patients.
COVID-19: A Navigator’s Perspective
Sherri L. Smith, BSW
May 2020 Vol 11, No 5
As I sat at my kitchen table today midway through week 3 of working from home amid the COVID-19 crisis, I noticed the quiet yet again.
AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series
Comprehensive Cancer Care Centers and Integrated Delivery Systems
Web Exclusives
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.
AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series
Facing New Challenges in the Delivery of Cancer Care
Web Exclusives
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.
AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series
Patient Advocacy During the COVID-19 Crisis
Web Exclusives
Addressing the significant physical and psychosocial needs of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 crisis remains a top priority for healthcare providers. In this discussion, moderated by Elizabeth Franklin, PhD, MSW, a panel of specialists explore efforts underway to advocate for patients who are coping with stress, anxiety, and various economic burdens.
Wholesale Supply Channels: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery
Web Exclusives
How does COVID-19 affect the distribution channels that deliver crucial medicine and other supplies for patients with cancer? In the latest webcast of the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care's ongoing series on COVID-19 and Its Impact on the Cancer Care Delivery Ecosystem, thought leaders in the wholesale drug distribution segment focused on the disruption and interventions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series
Welcoming Opening Remarks
Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, DLitt, Clifford Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCO
Web Exclusives

The Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC) webcast was introduced by Dr Zweigenhaft, Founder of AVBCC, who assembled an exceptional group of experts from across the country to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the healthcare industry. After a few quick welcoming remarks to allow more time for the fast-moving presentations, Dr Zweigenhaft introduced Dr Hudis, who briefly presented ASCO’s outlook on the crisis.

AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series
Washington and Public Policy: The COVID-19 Pandemic
Jayson Slotnik, JD, MPH, Scott Gottlieb, MD
Web Exclusives

Mr Slotnik opened the session with an inside look at Washington, addressing some of the changes to oncology care policies and operations from the COVID-19 pandemic. He outlined a quick overview of the initiatives from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), including new guidelines and the easing of some restrictions on physicians’ options for telemedicine.

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