Tailoring Collaborative Care in Specialty Settings: Lessons Learned From Oncology

Join us for the final installment of our 2026 online Collaborative Care Conversation Series: Tailoring Collaborative Care in Specialty Settings: Lessons Learned From Oncology. This session will highlight lessons learned and practical strategies for advancing integrated behavioral health in oncology and feature real-world examples to support implementation in oncology settings. This panel discussion will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, from 1-2 p.m. ET and is produced in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and operated by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. 

Register for this panel to: 

• Discuss the coordination and administrative support needed for effective Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in oncology care 
• Explore lessons learned and promising practices to advance integrated care in oncology 
• Identify real-world applications of behavioral health integration in oncology care settings 

Speakers: 

• Teresa van Oort, MHA, MSSW, LCSW-S, FAOSW, OWS-C, Program Manager, Association of Cancer Care Centers 
• Jesse Fann, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Department of Psychosocial Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 
• William Pirl, MD, MPH, Chair, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 
• Krista Nelson, LCSW, OSW-C, BCD, FAOSW, Manager, Oncology Social Work, Providence Cancer Institute & Providence St. Joseph Health 
• Courtney Bitz, LICSW, OSW-C, ACHP-SW, Senior Director, Division of Social Work, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute