SROA Soundboard: Episode 13

SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 13 is now available. Episode 13: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness in Radiation Oncology

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Diversity Matters Revisited –– Overcoming Adversity in Radiation Oncology

This blog post sources its content from “Diversity Matters Revisited,” an article published in November 2020 in SROA’s quarterly news publication, Radiation Oncology News for Administrators.

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Will AI and Machine Learning Revolutionize Radiation Oncology?

In October 2020, the Mayo Clinic and Google Health announced a joint initiative that focuses on applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to radiation therapy planning and medical imaging. The collaboration's goal is to improve the quality of radiation plans and patient outcomes, and thereby make the delivery of radiation therapy more efficient.

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#SROA2020 Highlights: Managing Projects in Radiation Oncology

On Thursday, October 29, Donna Royster, radiation oncology administrator with Atrium Health, presented practical tips on how to incorporate project management (PM) principles in radiation oncology. She also discussed why health care needs a more formal approach to project management.

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#SROA2020 Highlights Cancer Research Insights: The Last Decade

On Wednesday, October 28, Dr. Kim Clarke, program manager, Extramural Discovery Sciences with the American Cancer Society (ACS), presented on cancer research insights from the last decade. Her presentation covered precision medicine, immunotherapy, cancer metabolism, metastasis and palliative care.

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#SROA2020 Highlights: Radiation Therapist Burnout

On Tuesday, October 27, Cassandra Worley, radiation therapy supervisor at The Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital, gave a workshop on the potential hazards of burnout amongst radiation therapists.

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#SROA2020 Highlights: Improving the Patient Experience

SROA President Brenda Marie Palo welcomed participants to the society's 37th annual and first Virtual Annual Meeting on Monday, October 26. She introduced John Cashion, this year's keynote speaker.

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2021 Proposed Rules and RO Model: Q&A with James Hugh, MHA

In this Q&A, James Hugh, MHA senior vice president of American Medical Accounting and Consulting, Inc., (AMAC) shared his thoughts on the 2020 CMS Final Rules.

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Release date: 10/14/20

October 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every October for the past 35 years, charities in October raise money to support breast cancer research and to support patients and survivors. The pink ribbon has become an internationally recognized symbol.

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2020 Annual Meeting of Members

The 2020 Annual Meeting of Members is now available. Click here to watch this year's overview of the Society.

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Title: SROA Soundboard: Episode 11

SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 11 is now available. Episode 11: Highlighting SROA's Virtual Annual Meeting

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SROA 2021 Dues Increase

From time to time we need to adjust for rising costs, to make new investments in technology and staffing, and to focus on growing your capacity to better serve your clients. In 2021 SROA will go through a dues restructure with a new membership term and rates.

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SROA Soundboard: Episode 10

Amber Cox joins SROA Soundboard, SROA's podcast series. Amber Cox is a board-certified clinical hypnotist and founder of Maine Hypnosis Center and Integrative Health Solutions.

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SROA's Newest Member-at-Large - Mike Grindstaff

Mike Grindstaff, director, Radiation Oncology at TriHealth Cancer Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio, is SROA's new member-at-large. He participated in a Q&A to talk about his new role.

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SROA Soundboard: Episode 9

SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 9 is now available. Episode 9: Improving Patient Experience in Real-Time.

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Advocating for a better patient experience

"I remember very clearly that my oncologist scribbled on the back of my referral for a follow-up test. It said '3A GCT.' That was the very first time I was introduced to my stage and the type of cancer I had, and I had just met my oncologist," she said.

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Generation We

Lee Silber joined SROA to discuss generations during his "Generation We" webinar. Silber, an award-winning author of 26 books, including two best sellers, spoke about the multigenerational workforce, what makes each generation special and commonalities with each generation.

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SROA's New President-Elect

Aaron Brammer, administrator at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, GA, is SROA's new president-elect. He participated in a Q&A to talk about his new role.

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Tackling Diversity and Inclusion in Radiation Oncology Through A Broader Lens

People misconstrue diversity. Diversity encompasses many groups depending upon what is underrepresented in the field," said Dr. Maria L. Soto-Greene, who is nationally known for her work in diversity, inclusion, health equity and social justice.

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