PRESS RELEASES

CRANBURY, N.J., Feb. 22, 2022 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is pleased to announce that Jordan Henderson, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, has joined us as Director of Program Development.

In the spirit of upholding the patient navigation competency that directs navigators to “facilitate patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of cancer and the promotion of health,” the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Policy and Advocacy committee signed a letter this week addressed to President Joe Biden.

CRANBURY, N.J., February 10, 2022 – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined many patient and caregiver advocacy groups in writing to President Biden and urging the reinstatement of emergency paid sick and family leave time in a possible COVID supplemental relief package.

CRANBURY, N.J., January 25, 2022 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined the Alliance for Connected Care and other organizations in writing to Congress and urging the reinstatement of a policy that permits pre-deductible coverage of telehealth services for those in high-deductible health plans.

CRANBURY, N.J., Jan. 18, 2022 – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Foundation for Learning (AONN+ FFL) is pleased to announce that Erica Williams, BSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, has joined its team as Senior Manager of Certification.

CRANBURY, N.J., Jan. 5, 2022 - Amyloidosis News, an educational resource for healthcare providers who treat patients with heart failure, is pleased to present the third program of its popular “Master Class Series on Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM).”

CRANBURY, N.J., Dec. 9, 2021- The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and other cancer patient community organizations in supporting increased access to time-sensitive care for children via the bipartisan Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act.

CRANBURY, N.J., December 8, 2021 – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) signed a letter in support of other advocacy organizations urging congressional leaders to pass legislation to prevent massive Medicare payment cuts to radiation oncology.

CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 30, 2021 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined many organizations in writing to Congress and urging the passage of DIVERSE Trials Act, a bipartisan bill that will help ensure more patients—regardless of their race, economic means, or geographic location—have a chance to enroll in clinical trials.

CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 15, 2021 – The AONN+ Foundation for Learning (AONN+ FFL) announced that its oncology navigator certifications have received the prestigious Magnet Recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 9, 2021 – Forty of the nation’s most promising young oncology professionals will be recognized during the “40 Under 40 in Cancer – Class of 2021” virtual ceremony on Wednesday, December 1, at 6:30 pm ET.

CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 8, 2021 – A research team will present findings on how to minimize – and hopefully, eliminate – racial disparities in the completion of recommended treatments for breast and lung cancers at the 2021 AONN+ annual conference.

CRANBURY, NJ, Oct. 18, 2021 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is pleased to announce award-winning television producer and TV host, 15-year cervical cancer survivor, and internationally recognized advocate for cervical cancer awareness Tamika Felder as the keynote speaker for the 12th Annual Navigation & Survivorship Conference.

CRANBURY, NJ, Oct. 4, 2021 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) collaborates with professional organizations and industry partners to explore effective practices for addressing the care variation in pharmacy dispensing across delivery systems.

CRANBURY, NJ, Sept. 23, 2021 - The Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC) is proud to announce a preconference workshop on “Value-Based Contracting Today and in the Future” at the 11th AVBCC Summit & Educational Program.

AONN+ joins numerous patient care organizations in writing to Administrator Brooks-LaSure on exercising caution in making changes to Medicare & Medicaid Services payment policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Alliance for Innovation in Integrated Healthcare (AIIH) Summit & Educational Program is being held on October 11-12, 2021, in New York, with a virtual attendance option, and will feature Keynote Sessions including faculty from every healthcare domain.

The Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC) is pleased to announce the addition of Greg Simon, JD, Past President of the Biden Cancer Initiative, as a keynote speaker at the 11th AVBCC Summit & Educational Program taking place in New York City, October 13-15, 2021.

AONN+ provides CE opportunities vital to the professional growth of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

AONN+ joins numerous patient care organizations in writing to Representatives DeGette and Upton in support of patient advocacy language in the Cures 2.0 final legislation.

Cranbury, NJ (Aug. 3, 2021)—The AONN+ Policy and Advocacy Committee has united with more than 2 dozen patient groups and healthcare partners that are joining forces to call for a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program, including caregiving leave.

CRANBURY, NJ, July 30, 2021 – The Alliance for Innovation in Integrated Healthcare (AIIH) is dedicated to the education and exchange of knowledge among all stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem, bringing you top speakers from each sector of healthcare for the inaugural Summit & Educational Program.

CRANBURY, NJ, (June 10, 2021) – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is proud to welcome Zarek Mena, OPN-CG, and Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH, FACS, to their Leadership Council.

CRANBURY, NJ, May 19, 2021: The 2021 Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Midyear Conference hosted a record number of nurse and patient navigators this year.

Cranbury, NJ — PM360, the premier information resource for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medical device sectors, has named Sharon Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN, Program Director, Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), as one of the 2021 PM360 ELITE 100 in the Master Educators category.

Cranbury, NJ - PM360, the premier information resource for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medical device sectors, has named Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, DLitt, Co-Founder, Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC), as one of the 2021 PM360 ELITE 100 in the Master Educators category.

CRANBURY, NJ, May 18, 2021 – In April 2021, the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators, Inc (AONN+), committed to stand alongside a broad spectrum of patients, advocacy organizations, cancer centers and healthcare professionals to support the Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021, legislation that would ensure Medicare beneficiary access to genetic testing for cancer risk, increased screening, and risk-reducing interventions, when medically necessary and appropriate.

April 21, 2021, Cranbury, NJ - The Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC) is honored to announce that Scott Gottlieb, MD, and Seema Verma, MPH, will be presenting together for a first-time keynote experience at the 11th Association for Value-Based Cancer Care Summit & Educational Program, taking place in New York, NY, on October 13-15, 2021.

Cranbury, NJ (April 27, 2021) – The Lynx Group, a global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies and the official association management and marketing company of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), is pleased to announce important changes to the organization’s leadership effective March 29, 2021. The changes reflect an increased focus and support for the AONN+ Foundation for Learning, Inc (FFL), certification and accreditation process and a shift in the structure of guidance within AONN+.

CRANBURY, NJ, March 24, 2021 – Every day, approximately 1700 Americans die from cancer. That adds up to more than 600,000 of our friends, neighbors, and loved ones perishing from these diseases each year. Early detection of cancer saves lives, lowers treatment costs, and increases quality of life for patients and their families. The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is joining more than 300 organizations from all 50 states in signing a letter addressed to the US Congress in support of the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, which will expand the ability to screen for and detect more cancers.

CRANBURY, NJ, March 24, 2021 – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Leadership Council has been closely reviewing how the COVID-19 pandemic affected cancer care delivery in 2020. In a combined team effort, led by Christian Downs, Executive Director of the Association of Community Cancer Centers, with support from Linda Fleisher, Principal Investigator at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Lillie Shockney, Co-Founder of AONN+, Rani Khetarpal, Vice President of Provider Partnerships at New Century Health, and Mandi Pratt-Chapman, Associate Center Director of Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity for the George Washington Cancer Center, the Leadership Council devised how oncology service lines can remain strong and thoughtfully invest as they recover from the pandemic.

CRANBURY, NJ, March 15, 2021 – On February 25, 2021, the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) and the Alliance to Advance Patient-Centered Cancer Care hosted a webinar entitled “Evaluating the Sustainability of Oncology Navigation with the Navigation Metrics Toolkit.”

CRANBURY, NJ – It is often said that the worst 3 words you can hear at a doctor’s office are “you have cancer.” The diagnosis is devastating not only because of the disease, but also due to the costs associated with the treatment. This month, Oncology Practice Management released its seventh annual “Oncology Guide to Patient Support Services,” which offers a comprehensive list of cancer support services and programs that oncology practices, financial counselors, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team can reference to help assist their patients.

CRANBURY, NJ – It is often said that the worst 3 words you can hear at a doctor’s office are “you have cancer.” The diagnosis is devastating not only because of the disease, but also due to the costs associated with the treatment. 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.

Cranbury, New Jersey, February 2, 2021—PM360, a leading trade magazine for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostics industries, has named CONQUER: the patient voice™ as the DTC/DTP Pharma Choice Gold winner.

February 1, 2021 (Cranbury, NJ): The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) designated The Lynx Group (TLG) as a “Trusted Partner,” 1 of only 4 organizations globally. A CCF “Trusted Partner” shares the CCF mission: to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). These 4 esteemed partners are fundamental to the Foundation’s growth and ability to provide high-quality programs and services to the CCA community.

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 – The WEBside Chat is a dynamic take on the fireside chat. This award-winning format will be utilized at the 10th Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC) Summit and Educational Program starting October 13 and running for 10 weeks. Each 90-minute session is focused on one of more than 30 topics currently affecting the cancer care ecosystem. Each session is packed with high-octane, unfiltered discussion; real-time topics; and balanced opinions by some of the top leaders in the cancer care continuum.

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.

Cranbury, NJ: The Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC) is proud to announce a jam-packed agenda for the 2020 Summit. This year’s summit features the who’s who in the cancer care ecosystem in an award winning WEBside chat setting. The summit consists of over 30, 90-minute sessions, approximately 5 days a week for 10 weeks, featuring top influencers, future trends, balanced opinions, real-time, real-world information, and unfiltered discussions from over 150 faculty.

Cranbury, NJ – Starting October 13, the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC) will present its 10th Annual Summit as a 10-week series with approximately 30 WEBside chats. The WEBside chats will feature top influencers; future trends; balanced opinions; real-time, real-world information; and unfiltered discussions. Each chat will run for approximately 90 minutes on alternating Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday sessions delivered at 8:00 am ET and rebroadcast at 4:30 pm PT.

Cranbury, NJ, August 19, 2020—PM360, a publication for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medical device industries, recently named Strategix, a division of The Lynx Group, and the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Cancer Advocacy & Patient Education (CAPE) program as a Trailblazer Initiative finalist for Patient/Consumer Education.

August 11, 2020 (Cranbury, NJ): The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), in collaboration with the American Cancer Society (ACS), is proud to announce the launch of the Navigation Metrics Toolkit. This strategically designed toolkit provides navigators guidance on how to select, implement, report, and utilize navigation metrics to help improve patient care and foster navigation program development and growth.

August 3, 2020 (Cranbury, NJ): The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has accredited AONN+ Foundation for Learning under ISO/IEC 17024, Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.

CRANBURY, NJ – JULY 23, 2020 – Practice Management Institute today proudly announces that it has partnered with Oncology Practice Management (OPM), the nation’s leading resource for oncology practice staff, in conjunction with the national release of its Certified Medical Office Manager certification for Hematology and Oncology practice leaders.

CRANBURY, NJ – In light of the uncertainty created by COVID-19, the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is transitioning its 11th Annual Navigation & Survivorship Conference to a virtual experience in 2020. Registration for this year’s virtual event is now open.

CRANBURY, NJ – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is thrilled to announce that Co-Founder Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, has been named among the 2020 PM360 ELITE 100 in the Master Educators category. Now in its sixth year, the PM360 ELITE (Exceptional • Leaders • Innovators • Transformers • Entrepreneurs) represent the most influential people in the healthcare industry today. The award is presented by PM360, the premier information resource for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medical device sectors.

CRANBURY, NJ – GoMo Health, the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), and The Lynx Group are partnering to increase the efficacy of telehealth with patient-partnered care. This evidence-based telehealth system is designed to enable shared decision-making between the patient and the care team, thereby increasing patient adherence to their treatment plan.

CRANBURY, NJ – With the emergence of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is once again proving its ability to adapt to meet the needs of its members by taking its annual Midyear Conference online. While the dates for the conference remain the same, attendees can now participate from the comfort and safety of their home or office.

CRANBURY, NJ – With the emergence of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) has come tremendous global concern and uncertainty. In response, the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) has developed a digital COVID-19 Navigator Toolkit that is free for professionals who work with oncology patients.

The Lynx Group, a global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies, is pleased to announce that its Journal of Hematology Oncology Pharmacy™ (JHOP) has been named the official publication of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA).

The Lynx Group, a global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies, and the official association management and marketing company of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), is pleased to announce important changes to the organization’s leadership, effective January 1, 2020. The changes include 1 major leadership shift and 2 appointments to senior roles.

PM360, a publication for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medical device industries, recently named The Lynx Group’s toolkit, Patient Navigation in Cancer Care 2.0: Guiding patients to quality outcomes, as a Trailblazer Initiative finalist for Healthcare Provider (HCP) Education.

Forty of the nation’s most promising young oncology professionals will be recognized during the 2nd annual ‘40 Under 40 in Cancer’ awards event being held June 1, 2019, 6 pm – 9 pm at Marshall’s Landing (222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza #225, Chicago, IL). This recognition, supported by The Lynx Group™, McGivney Global Advisors, Upstream Partners, and Swim Across America, celebrates the contributions that individuals under the age of 40 are making to improve the lives of those affected by cancer.

Making sure that newly diagnosed patients get the answers and information they need in a timely and consistent manner is the goal of a new initiative being spearheaded by the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+).

February 13, 2019. The Lynx Group announced today that Digital Communications Manager Carol Bustos has been nominated for a 2019 Folio: Digital Award.

First-of-its-kind study launched on November 1, 2018, at 8 sites across the US