Community Oncology Alliance

09/10/2025

If you’re too sick to pick up your own cancer medication, what are your options? Unfortunately, the current interpretation of the Stark Law creates unnecessary barriers by preventing family members from picking up their loved ones’ prescription medications, or doctor’s offices from delivering them to a patient’s home. Watch COA’s Executive Director Ted Okon explain how policymakers can fix Stark Law’s outdated policy and eliminate unnecessary hurdles to accessing cancer care.

09/03/2025

Did you know people with cancer are less likely to have reliable access to affordable and nutritious food than the average person? Join COA for our next CPAN Advocacy Chat on Wed., Sept. 10 at noon ET. Rose Ge**er, MS, COA’s director of patient advocacy and education, and Shiela Plasencia, COA’s director of practice support, will discuss food insecurity and how independent community oncology practices ensure people living with cancer get the healthy food they need.

Register: https://bit.ly/3JmJg5t

08/28/2025

In August, COA issued the Mid-Year Update to highlight all the work done on behalf of community oncology so far this year, members met with their elected representatives, and more.

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08/14/2025

Recent federal policy developments could alter cancer treatment access, affordability, and delivery. Watch the COA Patient Advocacy Network Advocacy Chat featuring COA’s Rose Ge**er, MS, and Nicolas Ferreyros to learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act impacts the future of cancer treatment. Plus, invite policymakers to visit practices with COA’s Sit In My Chair program, so they can better understand the value of independent community oncology. Watch:

COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education and Advocacy Chat host, Rose Ge**er, MS, and COA’s Managing Director Nicolas Ferreyros analyzed the current state of COA’s policy priorities, including pharmacy benefit managers, 340B, and prior authorization reform.

07/31/2025

Policy activity increased in July - Congress introduced two bills that would strengthen independent community oncology and patient protections if passed, and COA responded to policy proposals from DC that would affect how providers are reimbursed for the cancer care they provide. Learn more in the July 2025 COA Newsletter.

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07/02/2025

Proposed federal policies could affect how people living with cancer receive treatment—and now is the time to put advocacy into action. Join COA’s Rose Ge**er, MS and Nicolas Ferreyros for this month’s CPAN Advocacy Chat on July 9 at Noon ET, as they discuss the policy landscape and how advocates can bring elected officials to their practice to demonstrate the value of cancer care.

Register: https://bit.ly/4lvNbL1

07/01/2025

Advocating for community oncology keeps high-quality, affordable cancer treatment close to home. In the latest COA Patient Advocacy Network news bulletin, COA’s Rose Ge**er, MS reflects on the Community Oncology Conference and shares upcoming advocacy opportunities. Plus, watch COA President Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA testify before the U.S. House of Representatives about improving access to innovative therapies.

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06/30/2025

Just like the weather, policy activities heated up for COA in June. Check out the June edition of the COA newsletter to learn about Hill Day and policy proposals that COA responded to this month.

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06/03/2025

Cancer changes a person’s life significantly. When friends, family, and care providers understand those changes, they can better support people living with cancer and survivors. Join CPAN on June 18 at Noon ET for our Advocacy Chat featuring Shelley Fuld Nasso, MMP, CEO of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Shelley and Rose Ge**er will discuss how patient perspectives can advance cancer care.

Register: https://bit.ly/3FoJJCC

05/29/2025

The May 2025 COA newsletter is here: learn about the new Annual Pharmacist Competency Course, new co-chairs for the Fellows Initiative, and save the date for webinars on biomarker testing and cancer survivorship in June.

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