NAACCR CPR Guidelines to be Incorporated into HL7 LRI Implementation Guide

By Ashley Knealing | April 6, 2026

The NAACCR Cancer Pathology Reporting (CPR) Guidelines – also known as Laboratory Electronic Pathology Reporting Guidelines Volume V – are being incorporated into HL7’s Laboratory Reporting Interface (LRI) Implementation Guide through the May 2026 HL7 ballot process. This effort is led by Sandy Jones (contractor) in collaboration with NAACCR’s CPR workgroup. HL7’s LRI is a…

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and Cancer Registries

By Randi Rycroft, MSPH, ODS-C | March 30, 2026

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) is a program operated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division. This restitution program has existed for many years, and our colleagues in several states are probably already familiar with RECA. For years, the RECA program has compensated individuals affected by radiation exposure under three specific categories:…

How NAACCR’s Professional Development Steering Committee Advances Training, Mentorship, and Workforce Growth

By Angela Martin | March 23, 2026

Strengthening Cancer Registry Professionals: The Work of the NAACCR Professional Development Steering Committee Leadership, Collaboration, and Growth in Cancer Surveillance Empowering the NAACCR Community The North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) relies on the expertise and dedication of its members to advance cancer surveillance. At the heart of this effort is the Professional…

NAACCR CPR Guidelines to be Incorporated into HL7 LRI Implementation Guide

By Ashley Knealing | April 6, 2026

The NAACCR Cancer Pathology Reporting (CPR) Guidelines – also known as Laboratory Electronic Pathology Reporting Guidelines Volume V – are being incorporated into HL7’s Laboratory Reporting Interface (LRI) Implementation Guide through the May 2026 HL7 ballot process. This effort is led by Sandy Jones (contractor) in collaboration with NAACCR’s CPR workgroup. HL7’s LRI is a…

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and Cancer Registries

By Randi Rycroft, MSPH, ODS-C | March 30, 2026

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) is a program operated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division. This restitution program has existed for many years, and our colleagues in several states are probably already familiar with RECA. For years, the RECA program has compensated individuals affected by radiation exposure under three specific categories:…

How NAACCR’s Professional Development Steering Committee Advances Training, Mentorship, and Workforce Growth

By Angela Martin | March 23, 2026

Strengthening Cancer Registry Professionals: The Work of the NAACCR Professional Development Steering Committee Leadership, Collaboration, and Growth in Cancer Surveillance Empowering the NAACCR Community The North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) relies on the expertise and dedication of its members to advance cancer surveillance. At the heart of this effort is the Professional…

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CANCER REGISTRY SPOTLIGHT: MICHIGAN

Successful Linkage Between Registry Database and LexisNexis

In our ongoing commitment to enhance the quality and accessibility of data, we are thrilled to announce the successful linkage between our registry database and LexisNexis. This integration represents a significant step forward in streamlining our data processes and expanding our analytical capabilities.