CPAN Year in Review 2024

December 4, 2024, at 12 p.m. EST

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.

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.

  • 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.

  • The COA Policy and Advocacy Mid-Year Update

    July 12, 2023 12:00 pm

    We took stock of the policy landscape for the July 2023 Advocacy Chat – advocates joined the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) on Wednesday, July 12 at 12 p.m. ET to learn about the major cancer policy events from the first half of the year, what bills and projects are in the works, and COA’s plans for the second half of 2023. COA’s Managing Director Nicolas Ferreyros and Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, discussed the recent Hill Day, what is being done about drug shortages, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), legislation that COA is supporting to protect patients and practices, and upcoming regulatory changes that could change the way cancer care is delivered. Rose and Nick also discussed the current status of CPAN, including the growth of new chapters and new engagement opportunities for CPAN members.