March 2025 Advocacy Chat

March 12, 2025, at 12 p.m. EST

Join the COA Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) for a virtual 30-minute educational conversation about cancer advocacy and policy with a guest speaker invited to discuss issues important to patients and advocates. Details Coming Soon!

Previous Advocacy Chats

Each month, a special guest joins COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy & Education, Rose Gerber for a conversation on oncology and advocacy-related topics.

A prepared advocate is an effective advocate. That’s why COA and CPAN are working to provide advocates with the latest information on policy changes. As a new year begins, ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to advocate for local, affordable cancer care.

View all past chats with full video playback, notes, and session slides.

Previous Advocacy Chats

Each month, a special guest joins COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy & Education, Rose Gerber for a conversation on oncology and advocacy-related topics.

A prepared advocate is an effective advocate. That’s why COA and CPAN are working to provide advocates with the latest information on policy changes. As a new year begins, ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to advocate for local, affordable cancer care.

View all past chats with full video playback, notes, and session slides.

  • Policy and Prevention from the Personal Angle

    February 12, 2025 12:00 pm

    The COA Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) met on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, for a discussion on how the causes of cancer prevention and common-sense cancer policy are fueled by personal experiences.

  • COA’s Crystal Ball – What Can We Expect in 2025?

    January 8, 2025 12:00 pm

    On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET, COA's Executive Director Ted Okon, Managing Director Nick Ferreyros, and Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber prepared you for a year of advocacy with insight on key cancer policy issues for 2025.

  • CPAN Year in Review 2024

    December 4, 2024 12:00 pm

    2024 has been a productive year for community oncology advocates. COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, and two CPAN Chapter Advocacy Leaders, met on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the wins secured for community oncology practices and their patients, the growth of CPAN, and looking forward to 2025.

  • What to Know About Open Enrollment

    November 13, 2024 12:00 pm

    During the annual open enrollment period, you can choose a new health care plan or adjust your current one. For patients with cancer, this period is the time when you can make changes to optimize the coverage you need. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET, the COA Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) host Rose Gerber, MS, and guest speaker Kathy Oubre, MS, discussed common types of coverage, changes in coverage from 2024 to 2025, how to navigate the insurance marketplace, and what type of coverage is best for your needs.

  • The Role of Pharmacists in Community Oncology

    October 16, 2024 12:00 pm

    The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) met for a virtual Advocacy Chat on Wednesday, October 16, at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about the importance of pharmacists to independent community oncology practices.