2021
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Day 1 • Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The platform will open at 3 PM for Attendee Familiarization Night.
EASTERN STANDARD TIME
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Meet the Experts
Mevion – The Evolution of the First Compact Proton Therapy Center: 8 Years on – Speaker: Dr. Brian Baumann, Washington University School of Medicine
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet the Experts
RO APM Update – Zach Williams, FTP
Day 2 • Thursday, April 15, 2021
Agenda is preliminary only and subject to change.
PROGRAM TRACKS
Clinical Topics in Proton Therapy
Proton Center Operations
New and Developing Centers
EASTERN STANDARD TIME
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast Briefing
Upright Radiation Therapy – A New Paradigm in Cost Effective External Beam Radiation Therapy with Leo Cancer Care.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Breakfast Briefing
Ensuring continued success at one of the busiest Proton Centers in the world with Jim Metz, MD and Frédéric Genin of IBA.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Meet the Partners in the Innovation Hall
Live interactive video chatting, texting and watch real-time presentations.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Presentation and Opening Remarks from Award Winner, Yves Jongen
11:00 AM – 11:05 AM
Break
11:05 AM – 12:35 PM
Session 1A: Hot Clinical Topics in Proton Therapy
Matthew Ladra, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer
Session 1B: Considerations in Design and Construction for Proton Therapy Development
a) Integrating Proton Therapy into a Larger Healthcare Facility
Franck La Bousse, Paula Williams, Stantec Architecture / Curtiland Deville, MD, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center / James DeFilippi, BR+A / Kevin Kriebel, Proton Therapy Partners
b) Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital: Design and Construction of a First-of-a-Kind Proton Therapy Facility
Dana Klinepeter, Penn Medicine / David DeFilippo, David Eccleston, Jonathan Cohen, Tsoi Kobus Design
Session 1C: Improving Operational Efficiency in a Proton Center
a) Business Intelligence Driven Operations
Matt Palmer, Legion Healthcare Partners
b) Redefining the Roles of Clinical Professionals
Cheryl Turner, Montreal Turner, Legion Healthcare Partners
12:35 PM – 1:35 PM
Lunch Break / Meet the Partners in the Innovation Hall
Live interactive video chatting, texting and watch real-time presentations.
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session 2A: Patient and Care Partner Storytelling: Getting Key Messages Across in the Virtual World
Tiffany Christensen, The Beryl Institute / Fern Nibauer-Cohen, UPenn Roberts Proton Therapy Center
Session 2B: Proton Therapy Clinical Research: The Path Forged, Lessons Learned, and Future Directions
Curt Deville, MD, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center / Minesh Mehta, MD, Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health / Jason Efstathiou, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Isabelle Choi, MD, New York Proton Center
Session 2C: Innovative Solutions to Advance the Proton Therapy Insurance Appeal Process
Pranshu Mohindra, MD, William Regine, Allison Scull, MD, Bryan Grove, MD, Maryland Proton Treatment Center / Samantha Hedrick, Rhonda Turner, Provision CARES Proton Therapy
2:50 PM – 3:20 PM
Break / Meet the Partners in the Innovation Hall
Live interactive video chatting, texting and watch real-time presentations.
3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
Session 3A: Proton Radiation Oncology Coding/Reimbursement and Insurance Coverage
Ron DiGiaimo, RC Billing / Matt Palmer, Legion Healthcare
Session 3B: Evolution of Single Room Proton Therapy Development
Jim Metz, MD, UPenn Roberts Proton Therapy Center / Chris Chandler, Proton International at UAB
Session 3C: Addressing Inequitable Access to Proton Therapy
Elizabeth Nichols, Maryland Proton Treatment Center / Megan Wessel, American Cancer Society
4:20 PM – 4:25 PM
Break
4:25 PM – 5:55 PM
Session 4A: Flash Therapy Research Update
Jim Metz, MD, UPenn Roberts Proton Therapy Center / Anthony Mascia, PhD, UC Health, FLASH Radiotherapy: Science, Technology & FAST-01
Session 4B: Update from National Comprehensive Cancer Network
a) Guideline Based Authorization Programs to Increase Patient Access to Quality Cancer Care / NCCN process for evidence development
Alyssa Schatz, Wui-Jin, MD, NCCN
Session 4C: Innovative Approaches for Developing a Strong Physician Referral Network
Kimberly Simmons-Lee, Maryland Proton Treatment Center / Megan Lawless, UPenn Roberts Proton Therapy Center / David Raubach, Oklahoma Proton Center
5:55 PM – 6:00 PM
Break
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Meet the Experts
Varian – Treatment Planning for Proton FLASH – Moderator: Eric Abel, Varian / Speakers: Christopher Willey, MD, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham / Haibo Lin, PhD, DABR, New York Proton Center / Jerimy C. Polf, PhD, DABR, University of Maryland School of Medicine
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Meet the Experts
IBA – Do you have questions about ConformalFLASH or DynamicARC, implementation of PT or Motion Management? Get answers from the experts working with IBA. Swati Girdhani / Ali Onuralp / Alonso Gutierrez
Day 2 • Friday, April 16, 2021
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast Briefings
Trends in the Future of Proton Therapy with Varian: Stacy Stordahl (moderator), Christel Smith, PhD, Jean-Paul Sier
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Meet the Partners in the Innovation Hall
Live interactive video chatting, texting and watch real-time presentations.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Session 5A: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Raymond B. Mailhot, MD, MPH, Florida Proton / Julianne Pollard-Larkin, PhD, MD Anderson / Steven Holan, Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health
Session 5B: Financing Options for Developing Proton Centers and Expansion Projects
Session 5C: Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model – 3 Things to Do Now
Lynda Mischel, Scott Stuecher, Veralon / Kurt Morath, Proton Therapy Partners
11:00 AM – 11:05 AM
Break
11:05 AM – 12:35 PM
Session 6A: Improving Patient Access to Proton Therapy Through Value-Based Initiatives
Steven J. Frank, MD, MD Anderson / Minesh Mehta, MD, Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health / Brian Baumann, MD, S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center at the Siteman Cancer Center
Session 6B: The Expanding Role of Proton Therapy
Pranshu Mohindra, MD, Maryland Proton Treatment Center / Charles Simone, MD, New York Proton Center / Brian Baumann, MD, S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center at the Siteman Cancer Center / Tom Delaney, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital
Session 6C: Appeal Letter Writing 101: Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Prior Authorization
Chris Gonzalez, Isaac Valdez Apollo Healthcare
12:35 PM – 1:05 PM
Lunch Break / Meet the Partners in the Innovation Hall
Live interactive video chatting, texting and watch real-time presentations.
1:05 PM – 2:05 PM
Presenting Sponsor: Mevion
Expanding IMPT and FLASH with Adaptive Aperture pMLC
Keith Unger, MD, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital / Shahed Badiyan, Washington University in St. Louis / Townsend Zwart, PhD, Skip Rosenthal, PhD, Mevion Medical Systems
2:05 PM – 2:10 PM
Break
2:10 PM – 3:10 PM
Keynote Speakers
Pediatric Cancer Survivor – Grace Eline
Washington Football Team Coach – Ron Rivera
3:10 PM – 3:40 PM
Meet the Partners in the Innovation Hall and Networking Lounge
Live interactive video chatting, texting and watch real-time presentations + live social time.
3:40 PM – 5:10 PM
Session 7A: Future Advances in Proton Therapy
Kevin Teo, PhD, UPenn Roberts Proton Therapy Center / Radhe Mohan, MD Anderson / Bill Hartsell, MD, Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center / Charles Simone, MD, New York Proton Center
Session 7B: Key Considerations When Developing a Proton Therapy Center
Mark Downey, Proton Therapy Partners / Chris Chandler, Proton International / Darrin Kistler, University of Kansas Cancer Center / Julie Sussi, Ohio State University
Session 7C: Advocating for Access
Tim Rozelle, Rich Collins, Stephanie Casey, Maria Garcia, Marie Casciari, Proton Therapy Law Coalition
5:10 PM – 5:20 PM
Closing Remarks and Prize Announcements
5:20 PM – 6:20 PM
Live Celebration Concert with Grammy® Nominated Nicole Zuraitis
Day 1 • Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The platform will open at 3 PM for Attendee Familiarization Night.
EASTERN STANDARD TIME
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Meet the Experts
Mevion – The Evolution of the First Compact Proton Therapy Center: 8 Years on – Speaker: Dr. Brian Baumann, Washington University School of Medicine
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet the Experts
RO APM Update – Zach Williams, FTP
Day 2 • Thursday, April 15, 2021
Agenda is preliminary only and subject to change.
PROGRAM TRACKS
Clinical Topics in Proton Therapy
Proton Center Operations
New and Developing Centers
EASTERN STANDARD TIME
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast Briefing
Upright Radiation Therapy – A New Paradigm in Cost Effective External Beam Radiation Therapy with Leo Cancer Care.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Breakfast Briefing
Ensuring continued success at one of the busiest Proton Centers in the world with Jim Metz, MD and Frédéric Genin of IBA.