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- EIN 48-1160355
- (301) 984-9496
- Co Accc 1801 Research Blvd 400 Rockville MD 20850-0000 USA
- www.kasco-kansas.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
Mission: To promote and foster the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas relating to oncologic and hematologic diseases including the biology, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and psychosocial impact of cancer on human beings. -to further the training of all persons in clinical research and in the total care of patients with cancer. -to encourage optimal communication between the various specialties concerned with oncologic and hematologic diseases. -to facilitate the delivery of healthcare. -to maintain and advance the standards of care of oncology and hematology. -to represent the practice of oncology and hematology and promote the common interests of physicians whose practices involve the treatment of people with cancer.
Programs: -hosted a well-attended, ce-certified annual conference in wichita featuring national experts who highlighted the latest updates in clinical guidelines, economic trends, and healthcare policy reform. - supported the advancement of fellows across kansas through special recognition at the kasco annual conference. - continued to be an informational resource for the multidisciplinary cancer care team in kansas through regular dissemination of oncology news and healthcare policy updates. - provided funding for asco's young investigator award to help promote excellence in oncology research. - provided members educational opportunities under medicare's new quality payment program (created by macra) through webinars, calls, and meetings.