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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) gathered for a conversation on the challenges and rewards of treating patients with cancer in rural areas on Wednesday, September 18, at 12 p.m. ET.
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.
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