I would love to hear about your specific topics of interest that would benefit you. In particular, the types of education that fits the venue of providing this knowledge based learning in the form of a webinar.
Kudos for the great work of the Central Indiana Local Navigator Network (LNN)! They are moving forward with their vision, goals, and objectives to strengthen the navigation services in their area.
The oncology world has grasped the idea that more is not always better as the treatment for chemotherapy based decision making is increasingly driven by tumor genomics and the encouragement to have frank discussions with advanced disease patients on palliative care versus prolonged treatment has become a practice standard.
With hospital budgets getting tighter, it may be time to take a serious look at additional ways to raise funds to support navigation programs, including salary support for navigators.
One of the most overwhelming aspects of cancer treatment is financing. Patients are thrust into a system they probably do not understand, and they become concerned about their insurance coverage and what their bills will entail.
Do the following quotes sound familiar? “Aging population with multiple comorbidities”, “Shortage of oncologists and nurses”, “Growth in the number of cancer survivors”, “Family members are expected to provide more care”, “Cost of cancer care is rising”, “Economics decreasing hospital reimbursement”
When patients receive a cancer diagnosis, they often want information on how to best manage their own health and wellness. Navigators can provide health promotion information and encourage patients to understand their cancer treatment and how to plan for a future of health.
As the winter melts away and spring begins to bloom, know that we are not sitting back waiting to bask in the warm sunshine. We are busy at work preparing for the upcoming regional conference in May in New Orleans!
