COVID-19 and Cancer Center Operations: Lessons Learned From the NCCN Best Practices Committee

J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2022 Jan 6;20(13). doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2021.7102.

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.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Pandemics / prevention & control
  • Physicians*