Press Releases

AONN+ signs letter in support of the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, which will expand our ability to screen for and detect more cancers.

This month, CONQUER: the patient voice released its fifth annual “Patient Guide to Cancer Support Services” issue, which aims to help patients and their caregivers, and nurse navigators, providers, and members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team become aware of the financial support services available to the patient. This guide is an easy-to-read, tabbed publication that ensures patients with cancer receive the best available treatment while alleviating some of their financial burdens.

AONN+ joins fellow cancer organizations in opposing new flexibilities that are being provided to Part D sponsors participating in the Medicare Part D Payment Modernization Model in 2022.

As the end of this year draws near, we at The Lynx Group would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for an amazing 2020. We also share a celebration of our victories and accomplishments with everyone, while reflecting on ways to improve as we progress into the new year! The success of The Lynx Group is based on the effective and vibrant relationships we have forged over the years; we simply wouldn’t be where we are without you. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with, and for you!

October 29, 2020 (Cranbury, NJ): The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Foundation for Learning, Inc. (FFL), based in Cranbury, NJ, has achieved national recognition from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). The CoC confirmed the AONN+ FFL, Inc., Oncology Nurse Navigator–Certified Generalist℠ (ONN-CG℠) demonstrates compliance under Standard 4.2 entitled “Oncology Nursing Credentials.” The Commission defines this standard as “Oncology nursing care is provided by nurses with specialized knowledge and skills demonstrated by a cancer-specific certification or continuing education in oncology nursing.” Obtaining the ONN-CG℠ certification qualifies under this CoC standard.”

October 8, 2020 (Cranbury, NJ): AONN+ Foundation for Learning, Inc (AONN+ FFL) announces opportunities to sit for the Oncology Nurse Navigator–Certified Generalist (ONN-CGSM) and the Oncology Patient Navigator–Certified Generalist (OPN-CGSM) certification exams. These national certifications are only offered through AONN+ FFL and can be achieved only by sitting for the exam at one of the following 5 locations on Saturday, November 14, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Registration MUST be completed by Saturday, October 24.

CRANBURY, NJ—It’s been months since the first waves of COVID-19 hit America’s hospitals, but many healthcare providers are still experiencing the lingering effects of the pandemic in the form of vicarious and secondary trauma and “compassion fatigue.” These are topics of particular interest to clinical psychologist Bina Parekh, PhD, and the focus of her Keynote Address at the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Virtual 11th Annual Navigation & Survivorship Conference.