A Mid-Year Policy Update and Bringing Elected Officials to Your Practice

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

By |2025-06-27T15:19:41-04:00May 22, 2025|CPAN Advocacy Chats, CPAN Events|

Understanding the Cancer Survivor Experience

COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education and Advocacy Chat host, Rose Gerber, MS, will be joined by Shelley Fuld Nasso, MPP, the CEO of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Rose and Shelley will discuss the common aspects of cancer survivorship and the latest results from the annual State of Survivorship Survey, which asks patients and survivors for their perspectives on the treatment journey and related factors.

By |2025-06-23T12:02:27-04:00April 21, 2025|CPAN Advocacy Chats, CPAN Events|

Your Everyday Provider: The Role of Oncology Nurses

Rose Gerber, MS, Advocacy Chat host and COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education, were joined by Shannon Besselman, RN, BSN, a clinical manager for Northwest Medical Specialties on a discussion of the roles that oncology nurses play in community oncology practices.

By |2025-05-22T08:58:15-04:00April 15, 2025|CPAN Advocacy Chats, CPAN Events|

State Policy Trends Shaping Patient Care in 2025

COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education and CPAN host, Rose Gerber, MS, and COA’s Director of State and Policy James Lee will lead the April Advocacy Chat, exploring the growing importance of state level advocacy. They will talk about current issues being explored at the state level, like PBM reform, effective ways to establish working relationships with elected officials, and ways you can get involved with advocacy efforts at COA.

By |2025-04-15T09:12:07-04:00February 24, 2025|CPAN Advocacy Chats, CPAN Events|

Nutrition Through the Cancer Journey

April Rozzo, MS, RD, CSO, LD/N, the clinical nutrition manager at Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, met with Rose to talk about the importance of crafting personalized dietary recommendations for patients with cancer and survivors at all stages of the cancer care continuum.

By |2025-04-07T12:46:04-04:00February 19, 2025|CPAN Advocacy Chats, CPAN Events|

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

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.

By |2025-02-18T15:17:58-05:00January 6, 2025|CPAN Advocacy Chats, CPAN Events|

CPAN Year in Review 2024

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.

By |2024-12-16T08:22:01-05:00November 20, 2024|CPAN Advocacy Chats, CPAN Events|

What to Know About Open Enrollment

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.

By |2024-11-20T12:46:11-05:00November 13, 2024|CPAN Advocacy Chats, CPAN Events|

The Role of Pharmacists in Community Oncology

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.

By |2024-12-23T10:01:18-05:00October 16, 2024|CPAN Advocacy Chats, CPAN Events|
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