ACOS - Commission on Cancer Update

American Academy of Medical Administrators

Specialty Groups — Oncology

American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACOS-CoC) Liaison Report - July 2007

Request for ACOS-CoC Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) Notification

Many Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) positions will expire in July and Cancer Committees will be receiving a letter from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer notifying them of the expiration of the CLP's term. CLP's can hold unlimited terms in this role but the Cancer Committee must address the re-election of the CLP and note it in their minutes. If a new CLP is elected then a change of assignment and contact information needs to be communicated to the CoC. For information on notifying the CoC of the new or re-elected CLP, connect with their Web site at www.facs.org.

The ACoS-CoC Report was prepared by ACOA/ACoS-CoC liaison, Jeannie O’Leary. Her role as liaison is to enhance our relationship and collaboration by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas, initiatives, critical issues, and actions that impact cancer care, data collection, and research. We have the opportunity to bring matters of importance for ACOA to the CoC, as well as communicate CoC activities to the ACOA. If you have input on particular issues regarding credentialing and ACoS standards, please contact Jeannie O’Leary.