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AI Applications in Brachytherapy

As presented on November 13, 2024

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Join us for a webinar on how AI is being integrated into brachytherapy, offering insights from clinicians who utilize these innovations and physicists who are at the forefront of crafting advanced treatment plans.

This is a unique opportunity to understand the practical benefits and future potential of AI in enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

GammaTile®: Extending the Lives of Patients with Brain Cancer

As presented on October 23, 2024

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Join the ABS and GammaTile® for anenlightening webinar on the latest advancements in radiation therapy for brain tumors. This session is set to broaden your understanding and offer valuable insights into various types and modalities of brain radiation treatments.

2025 Oncology Proposed Rule Updates

As presented August 22, 2024

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Join RCS oncology experts Ron DiGiaimo and Teri Bedard as they summarize the CY 2025 Medicare proposed changes for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS). Learn how the proposed changes may impact your radiation oncology practice, hospital-based oncology department or freestanding center. Whether you're a private practice, freestanding center, or a hospital-based healthcare provider, you will come away with practical knowledge and guidance so that you can understand what Medicare is planning and how this may impact you directly. Typically, proposed rules are made public in early July; this webinar took place prior to the conclusion of the comment period.

The Basics of Brachytherapy Treatment Planning

As presented August 19, 2024

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Join Paula Berner, BS, CMD, FAAMD, for the second webinar in the series Brachytherapy 101. This series is designed to look at multiple aspects of brachytherapy with the intent of increasing the attendee’s knowledge base or providing a basic review of brachytherapy principles. This series is suitable for any member of the radiation oncology / brachytherapy team who desires to have a better understanding of brachytherapy. The Basics of Brachytherapy Treatment Planning will cover the following 4 topics; implant localization and source identification, designing a treatment plan for the patient based upon the applicators used, evaluation of dose distributions for tumor coverage and for the doses received to surrounding critical structures, and finally, evaluating the treatment plan in terms of the number of fractions for any future treatments that are to be given to the same site. 

Overview of AI Developments and Innovations

As presented May 20, 2024

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Join Drs. Alexandra Rink, Xun Jia, Martin King and Michael Folkert as they provide an in-depth look at the latest AI innovations shaping the future of Brachytherapy.

2024 Medicare Final Rule Oncology Updates

As presented on December 18, 2023

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Join oncology industry experts Ron DiGiaimo and Teri Bedard for a summary of the 2024 Final Rule changes for medical and radiation oncology. Find out how CMS finalized changes to the final payment rates for physicians, freestanding centers, and hospitals, key items related to brachytherapy sources payments, guidelines on E/M complexity add-on code, review remnants of public health emergency waivers in 2024, and other impacts to oncology practices. The webinar is designed to educate physicians, nurses, department managers, coders, and compliance officers to prepare for the upcoming year. Whether a private practice, freestanding cancer center, or a hospital-based healthcare provider, come away with practical knowledge and guidance to plan for the quickly approaching year.

Brachytherapy During Times of War - Experience in Ukraine

As presented July 3, 2023

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We wanted to take a moment to share an incredible experience we had during our recent Annual Conference in Vancouver, Canada. One of the highlights of the event was the presence of our esteemed keynote speakers, Ruslan Zelinskyi, Zoia Shepil, Serhii Brovchuk and Nataliya Kovalchuk who shared their invaluable expertise and experiences in treating cancer patients during times of war, particularly in the field of brachytherapy. Their insights were truly inspiring and left a lasting impact on all attendees. The speakers provided deep insights into innovative techniques and advancements in brachytherapy that have been developed and implemented under challenging circumstances. Their stories showcased their unwavering commitment to patient care and the immense potential for improving outcomes even in difficult situations.

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Intraoperative and Interstitial Brachytherapy Applications for Gastrointestinal Malignancies

As presented April 11, 2023

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Welcome to the next session of Brachytherapy: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. This session will focus on intraoperative and interstitial brachytherapy applications for gastrointestinal malignancies.

The Narrow Door of Success - Leadership

As presented November 29, 2021

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The discipline of Radiation Oncology requires the daily coordination of multiple team members & specialists. This task is dependent on exquisite leadership & team-building skills to maximize clinical, OR & research opportunities. The discussion will include a description of what entails effective leadership with examples, establishing culture, defining success, “protect & project”, team building & retention, the 4R’s, mental toughness & burn out.

Narrow Door of Success - Team (Part 2)

As presented on October 7, 2021

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