Tag: American Association for Breast Care Professionals

HOUSTON - With all the pink, press and publicity breast cancer gets, you would think post-mastectomy services are well understood.They are not, says Rhonda Turner.“I have had conversations with various insurance officials, referral sources and people in CMS that truly show a lack of understanding,” said Turner, executive director of the American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP). “And lawmaker town halls last fall really highlighted the fact that senators—male...

HOUSTON - Rhonda Turner is taking to the airwaves with a call-in radio show. "We are hoping this is something that is not only going to be fun but will serve as an active tool for women," said Turner, executive director of the American Association for Breast Care Professionals (AABCP). "They will have an ongoing place to call in and talk to experts, or just call and ask questions." Set to launch sometime in February, "The Politics of Breast Care" is a 15-minute broadcast that will air over the...