Health Equity and Patient Care

July 17, 2024, at 12 p.m. EST

The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) met for a virtual Advocacy Chat to discuss health equity on Wednesday, July 17 at 12 p.m. ET.

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.

  • COA’s Crystal Ball: What to Expect from Cancer Policy in the Year Ahead 2024

    January 10, 2024 12:00 pm

    The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) held a virtual Advocacy Chat on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET.

  • CPAN’s Advocacy Year in Review: Highlights from 2023

    December 6, 2023 12:00 pm

    The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) met for a virtual Advocacy Chat on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET.

  • Knowledge As Power After a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

    November 8, 2023 12:00 pm

    On Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 12 p.m. ET the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) had a discussion on pancreatic cancer and the unique challenges it presents. COA's Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, was joined by Let's Win Founding Executive Director Cindy Price Gavin. Let's Win is dedicated to sharing information about pancreatic cancer, connecting patients with physicians and the latest treatments, and promoting the latest research around this disease.

  • The Role of Pharmacists in Community Oncology

    October 11, 2023 12:00 pm

    October was National Pharmacist Month, so it was fitting that this Advocacy Chat examined the role pharmacists play as part of the cancer care team.

  • What to Know About Open Enrollment Date & Time

    September 13, 2023 12:00 pm

    On Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET, listeners learned what common types of coverage you can expect to see, how to navigate the insurance marketplace, and what type of coverage is best for you. COA's Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, was joined by Kathy Oubre, CEO of Pontchartrain Cancer Center in Louisiana. Kathy shared her experiences counseling patients on what to look for in a good plan and how to overcome typical challenges encountered during the sign-up process.