ROCKVILLE, Md., July 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After a nationwide search, the
Board of Trustees of the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC)
announced today the selection of Meagan O.
O'Neill, MS, to be the new Executive Director. In the
50-year history of ACCC, O'Neill will serve as only the third
Executive Director and the first woman in the
role.
ACCC, the leading education and advocacy organization for
multidisciplinary oncology professionals, represents over 1,700
cancer programs across the country and over 40,000 members of the
cancer care team.
"For 50 years, oncology professionals have turned to ACCC for
resources and advocacy, so they in turn could provide their
patients with the best possible care," said O' Neill. "It's an
honor to continue this legacy and the organization's service to the
profession and the individuals."
O'Neill previously co-led the Oncology Services Practice for ECG
Management Consultants (ECG), a nationally known healthcare
consultancy. Through her work at ECG, O'Neill worked alongside
numerous ACCC member programs on operational improvement,
performance transformation, and program planning initiatives.
"ACCC's mission is to lead and ignite transformative, high
quality, and equitable cancer care for all patients through
education, advocacy, and collaborative excellence," said ACCC
President Nadine J. Barrett, PhD.
"As ACCC celebrates its 50th anniversary and plans for
the next 50 years of advancement in oncology prevention, detection
and treatment, Meagan will be instrumental in collaborating with
the Board and the membership on that mission."
O'Neill will assume the helm of the association from
Christian Downs, who served in the
position for over 20 years. Downs will remain with ACCC as senior
consultant, working on new strategic initiatives for the
organization, while also providing a smooth leadership transition
to O'Neill.
The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) is the leading
education and advocacy organization for the cancer care community.
Founded in 1974, ACCC is a powerful network of 40,000
multidisciplinary practitioners representing 1,700 hospitals and
practices nationwide. It represents members of the cancer care team
from various care delivery settings, including comprehensive cancer
programs, health systems, academic centers, community cancer
programs, and private practices. ACCC provides resources, support,
and collaboration opportunities to enhance cancer care delivery and
improve patient outcomes.
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