“This was the most detailed and beneficial overview of insurance and the financial implications of health care for patients that I have experienced in my time in healthcare. This is an invaluable resource and the information and advocacy you two are providing for not only cancer patients, but providers who can in turn utilize the resource to the advantage of our patients is nothing shy of incredible and admirable. Thank you so much for what you do and the inspiration you share!”

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“As a nurse, this information is not provided in school and it is difficult to navigate day to day. All nurses need this information and if properly informed could grossly improve patient advocacy and knowledge.”

“I have attended several Triage Cancer workshops and regularly rely on them for information. I couldn't do my job as an oncology social worker without them! Thank you for all you do and how accessible you make all this information. Triage Cancer rocks!”

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*Triage Cancer is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses who meet the requirements will be awarded up to 4 contact hours (per day). 

Social Workers from all states except New York or New Jersey:

*Triage Cancer, #1689, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Triage Cancer maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 8/26/23 to 8/26/26. Social workers participating in this course will receive 4 continuing education credits (per day).

Social workers from New York:

Triage Cancer (Provider Code BCPA-ACE2006) ‘Triage Cancer Conference’ is approved for 4 CEs (per day) by the Patient Advocate Certification Board to satisfy the requirements for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA).

Visit the individual conference registration page for more information.

Triage Cancer is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

Introduction to Triaging Cancer & Cancer Advocacy

Attendees will be able to:

• Outline how health care-related legal issues impact the financial hardship individuals diagnosed with a chronic or serious medical condition, and their caregivers, face.
• Describe the characteristics of a successful advocate.

Understanding Health Insurance

Attendees will be able to:

• Explain the basic terms used in health insurance.
• Delineate what to take into consideration when choosing a health insurance plan.
• Calculate the maximum annual cost of a plan.
• Articulate how patients can effectively choose between plan options.
• Outline the various healthcare and health insurance options available to individuals diagnosed with a chronic or serious medical condition.

Tips for Using Insurance & Appeals

Attendees will be able to:

• Outline important health insurance consumer protections for individuals diagnosed with a chronic or serious medical condition.
• Explain the internal and external appeals process.
• Describe ways that the appeals process can improve access to health care and mitigate financial hardship.

Managing Finances

Attendees will be able to:

• Identify practical tools and tips for managing medical bills.
• Articulate strategies for locating financial assistance.

Making Employment Decisions & Navigating Disability Insurance

Attendees will be able to:

• Describe how the ADA and FMLA can be useful to individuals coping with a chronic or serious medical condition.
• Articulate how disability insurance can be useful to someone who can no longer work, temporarily or permanently, as a result of a medical condition.
• Delineate the advantages/disadvantage of each option (e.g., accommodations, medical leave, disability insurance, retirement).

Getting Organized

Attendees will be able to:

• Identify practical tools and tips for staying organized to maintain financial health and reduce stress and anxiety.
• Articulate strategies for accessing practical assistance to improve quality of life.

Planning Ahead

Attendees will be able to:

• Articulate the various documents that make up an estate plan.
• Explain options to protect rights to make decisions about medical care (i.e., medical decision making).
• Describe practical strategies in planning ahead.

Introduction to Triaging Cancer & Cancer Advocacy

Attendees will be able to:

• Analyze how health care-related legal issues contribute to the financial hardship faced by individuals diagnosed with a chronic or serious medical condition and their caregivers
• Identify the role of legal professionals in advocating for clients navigating cancer and serious illness

Understanding Health Insurance

Attendees will be able to:

• Define and apply key health insurance terms necessary to understand clients' coverage
• Identify the range of health coverage options relevant to clients with a chronic or serious medical condition
• Analyze a client's coverage situation holistically to identify potential issues and connect clients to appropriate resources and protections

Tips for Using Insurance & Appeals

Attendees will be able to:

• Identify federal and state consumer protections applicable to individuals with a chronic or serious medical condition, including protections under the ACA and applicable state law
• Explain the internal and external appeals process and advise clients on how to pursue an appeal for a denied claim
• Evaluate how the appeals process can be used as a legal tool to improve client access to care and reduce financial hardship

Managing Finances

Attendees will be able to:

• Identify legal rights and practical strategies relevant to managing medical debt and billing disputes on behalf of clients
• Analyze financial assistance programs available to clients and evaluate eligibility criteria

Making Employment Decisions & Navigating Disability Insurance

Attendees will be able to:

• Describe how the ADA and FMLA can be useful to individuals coping with a chronic or serious medical condition.
• Articulate how disability insurance can be useful to someone who can no longer work, temporarily or permanently, as a result of a medical condition.
• Delineate the advantages/disadvantage of each option (e.g., accommodations, medical leave, disability insurance, retirement).

Getting Organized

Attendees will be able to:

• Identify legal documentation and organizational strategies to help clients maintain financial health and reduce legal risk during a serious illness
• Analyze practical and legal resources available to improve client quality of life and reduce caregiver burden

Planning Ahead

Attendees will be able to:

• Identify the legal documents that constitute a comprehensive estate plan for clients facing a serious medical condition
• Explain the legal options available to protect a client's right to medical decision-making, including advance directives, health care proxies, and powers of attorney
• Apply practical estate planning strategies to client scenarios involving chronic or serious illness

In order to receive continuing education/contact hours, social workers and nurses must receive at least an 80% on the post-test. Participants have two opportunities to pass the post-test. If you did not pass the post-test on your first attempt, you can click here to attempt the post-test once more.

Post-tests are due one week after the event date. If you have any questions, email sw@triagecancer.org.