2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) - Posters-P4.15C.01 Improving Care Coordination to Address Healthcare Inequities in Lung Cancer

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The ACCC's "Improving Care Coordination" (ICC) Model underwent major updates in 2023, focusing on refining care coordination in lung cancer treatment. This model, initially developed from 2016 to 2020, builds on the National Cancer Institute’s Multidisciplinary Care Assessment Tool and aims to enhance the quality of care for Medicaid-covered patients, with a broader goal of improving outcomes and quality of life.<br /><br />Updates in the 12 assessment areas were made, introducing significant changes and refinements. For instance, the Patient Entry into Lung Cancer Program now includes navigation services and second opinion telehealth as key metrics. Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning metrics were adjusted to allow for treatment pathways rather than imposing strict multi-visit metrics. Clinical Trials & Biomarker Testing saw a shift in the coordination of trial portfolios and a reduction in screening percentages due to measurement challenges.<br /><br />Supportive Care and Survivorship updates emphasize staff education, coordinated oversight programs, and patient resource referrals. Financial, Transportation, and Housing Assistance metrics were streamlined for clarity. The Tobacco Education section now lists assessment as the initial step in addressing tobacco use, ensuring a structured process for quitting assistance.<br /><br />Navigation services have been expanded to include medical interpreter services and structured education, with a new standard for timely response to patient inquiries. Physician Engagement now measures physicians' training in inclusivity and barrier recognition. Electronic Health Records enhancements aim to increase patient access and telemedicine integration, among others.<br /><br />The ICC Model serves as a framework to objectively assess lung cancer care, facilitating continuous quality improvement and optimal patient outcomes. It supports programs in identifying improvement areas while adapting to broader cancer care systems. The model is now more adaptable and includes refined metrics for patient-centered care.

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Lilly Meier

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Speaker Lilly Meier

Topic Multidisciplinary Care: Nursing, Allied Health & Palliative Care

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ACCC

Improving Care Coordination

lung cancer treatment

Medicaid

multidisciplinary care

patient outcomes

navigation services

supportive care

electronic health records

patient-centered care