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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As presented December 18, 2020
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Don't become a statistic, take some time and listen to Dr. Mira Keyes as she discusses how burnout remains a major challenge for physicians and how it affects happiness, personal relationships, career satisfaction, and patient care
As presented November 30, 2020
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Listen to Drs. Mira Keys and Brian Moran as they discuss insights on caring for a doctor's well-being and preventing burnout.
As presented September 8, 2020
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Peter Orio, DO, MS, Vice Chair of Network Operations at Dana Farber Cancer Center/Brigham & Women's Hospital and Past President of the American Brachytherapy Society delivers his presidential address. Dr. Orio discusses challenges and opportunities for the field of brachytherapy with attention to demonstrating value, keeping the message clear, and emphasizing training. Initially delivered at the ABS Annual Meeting 2019.
