Keeping You Informed

Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Congressmen Adam Gray (D-CA) and Neal Dunn (R-FL), introduced the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act, legislation to revert physician reimbursement for administering drugs under Medicare Part B to Average Sales Price (ASP) plus 6 percent, create an additional rebate paid by manufacturers, and hold patients harmless by basing coinsurance rates off the Maximum Fair Price (MFP).

Rural hospitals across the U.S. say they’re being forced to consider tough choices — like cutting services for children or cancer patients — after President Donald Trump signed into law a sprawling domestic policy bill that includes sweeping cuts to not only Medicaid but the Affordable Care Act, as well.

The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) strongly supports the reintroduction of the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act in the United States House of Representatives.

Kelli Reardon undergoes an MRI twice a year to screen for breast cancer, a measure she said she must take to protect her health.

The word support embodied 2021 for CPAN. Represents The Patient Voice at the COA Conference, Supported our National Initiatives, Kept Chapters Active During COVID, New Practice Members, Advocacy Summit, Monthly News Bulletins and Shined the Light on 11 Different Cancer Centers, Nationally Recognized Speakers and Advocacy/Oncology Education to our Audience, Customized Educational Resources, Supported Our Corporate Members Advocacy Initiatives and more.

2020 was filled with many challenges for patients, survivors and providers. Yet, despite these challenges a bright light remained - interest and dedication to advocacy.

As 2019 comes to a close, we would like to thank everyone for your contributions to a successful year. This year, CPAN held over 60 educational/advocacy events across the U.S. CPAN advocates delivered our message (the value of community oncology) on Capitol Hill, at community & practice based events, in various media outlets and by sharing their experiences as cancer patients & survivors in patient advisory roles.

Upcoming Advocacy Chats – Educational Conversations on Cancer Advocacy and .....

Upcoming Advocacy Chats – Educational Conversations on Cancer Advocacy and .....

Upcoming Advocacy Chats: Educational Conversations on Cancer Advocacy and Policy .....