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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SROA Soundboard: Episode 8

SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 8 is now available. Episode 8: Biology-Guided Radiotherapy with Sam Mazin.

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SROA Soundboard: Episode 7

SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 7 is now available. Episode 7: Increased Telehealth and Cyber-Security Risks During the Pandemic.

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SROA COVID-19 Radiation Oncology Q&A

SROA recently hosted a COVID-19 Q&A webinar session with four Board members. The members discussed what their facilities are doing to manage the CDC guidelines and the changing dynamic of the COVID-19 pandemic. All questions asked during the webinar were from SROA members.

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Strategies for Diversifying the Radiation Oncologist Workforce

This blog post sources its content from "Diversity Matters", an article published in SROA's quarterly news publication Radiation Oncology News for Administrators in April 2020. Published studies and statistics show that cancer patients from underrepresented populations tend to have poorer health outcomes. According to a 2017 ASCO Post article

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SROA Diversity Statement

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How to Improve Operational Outcomes

Molly Patt is the radiation oncology department administrator at the Cleveland Clinic Taussing Cancer Center.

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Oncology Clinical Trials Amidst the Pandemic

Molly Patt is the radiation oncology department administrator at the Cleveland Clinic Taussing Cancer Center.

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SROA Soundboard: Episode 6

SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 6 is now available. Episode 6: Visual Management Board & Team Huddles Lead to Improved Operational Outcomes.

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Small Steps to Tackle Workplace Burnout

13% of the workplace, the global workforce is engaged and happy at work. Jennifer Moss shares small steps to tackle workplace burnout.

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Radiation Oncology Code Capture Challenges

Radiation oncology code capture is one of the most difficult areas of code captures in all of medicine.

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SROA Soundboard: Episode 5

SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 5 is now available. Episode 5: SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 5 is now available. Episode 5: Burnout Within and Beyond the Pandemic with Jennifer Moss is now available.

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SROA Soundboard: Episode 4

SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 4 is now available. Episode 4: Radiation Oncology during the COVID-19 pandemic with Bisham Chera is now available.

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SROA Soundboard: Episode 3

SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 3 is now available. Episode 3: Quality and Safety in Radiation Oncology with Sarah Lombardi is now available.

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How to Bill for SBRT

Susan Vannoni, founder and CEO of Radiation Oncology Consulting LLC (ROC), provides some helpful answers in this Q&A to common questions about treatment delivery and management of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT).

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SROA Soundboard: Episode 2

SROA Soundboard a podcast by SROA Episode 2 is now available. Episode 2: Managing a Multigenerational Workforce in the Radiation Oncology Department with Kim Lear is now available.

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