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oncology patients
and practices

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FACES of
Community Oncology

Every person has a story—
and each a reason they
choose independent
community
oncology.

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FACES of

Community Oncology

Every person has a story—
and each a reason they choose
independent community oncology.

FACES of

Community Oncology

Every person has a story—and each
a reason they choose independent
community oncology.

Featured from COA

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    Value of Community Oncology

    For decades, community oncology has brought critical care to those impacted by cancer. In fact, the majority of Americans with cancer are treated in community oncology practices from rural communities to large cities and everywhere in between.

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    COA Submits Comments on 340B RFI to Bipartisan Senate Working Group

    The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has submitted comments encouraging long-overdue Congressional reforms of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. In its response to a bipartisan United States Senate working group request for information (RFI) on the 340B program and SUSTAIN 340B Act discussion draft, COA continues its strong advocacy for reform of the program to realign it with its original intent of supporting vulnerable patients, especially those needing assistance in affording critical medications, such as cancer drugs. 

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    COA Sounds Alarm For Community Oncology Practices Impacted By Change Healthcare Cyberattack

    The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is issuing an urgent call to action in response to the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare that has had a catastrophic impact on the ability of independent, community oncology practices to treat patients.

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    COA Files Lawsuit Against HHS FAQ Limiting Cancer Drug Delivery to Patients

    The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of its members and the patients they serve against the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to overturn a recent change in federal health policy restricting cancer practices from delivering drugs to patients.

News & Updates

  • The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2023: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest PBMs, Health Plans, and Independents

    Drug Channels Institute’s (DCI’s) latest analysis finds that participants in the specialty pharmacy market continue to get more diverse—although revenues remain highly concentrated.

    Apr 16, 2024

  • Why Medicare Advantage carriers are suing CMS over star ratings

    Insurance companies have hit federal agencies with a flurry of lawsuits in recent months over the government’s administration of the Medicare Advantage star ratings program.

    Apr 16, 2024

  • Health sector wary as Congress starts Change hearings

    This week, Congress will begin considering longer-term strategies in response to the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, raising the question: What do healthcare industry stakeholders think legislators should do? Many of them simply are not sure.

    Apr 16, 2024

  • Hospital Consolidation Matters

    Across the political spectrum in the United States, numerous organizations have raised concerns about the lack of competition within Healthcare markets, highlighting the high prices, variable quality, and potential impacts on labor markets that result from increased concentration in the sector.

    Apr 16, 2024

  • State Efforts To Improve Price Transparency

    Health care prices in the United States have long been shrouded in mystery. Until recently, the prices negotiated between hospitals and insurers were treated as confidential, and consumers had no idea how much they would end up getting charged for a service until they received their bill.

    Apr 16, 2024
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COA’s Policy Tracker & Maps

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  • Active Legislation in Each State
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Community Oncology
Pharmacy Association

COPA was formed in response to the increasing number of community oncology clinics dispensing oral cancer drugs and ancillary therapies. Financial pressures have begun to separate oral cancer therapy from the point of care and oncologist control, thus interfering with the physician-patient relationship, medication adherence, and more. As a non-profit, COPA is in the unique position of serving as a noncommercial organization dedicated to addressing these and other oncology pharmacy issues, all in the sole interest of patient care.

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COA
Administrators’ Network

CAN seeks to enhance communications among practice administrators within community oncology practices, especially relating to operational and reimbursement issues. CAN members regularly share best practices and intelligence on the issues their practices face, focusing on increasing operating efficiencies and providing a unified advocacy voice with both Medicare and public payers.

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COA Patient Advocacy Network

CPAN is a national advocacy organization committed to raising awareness of independent, community cancer care and the issues that affect it. CPAN advocates — patients, survivors, caregivers, nurses, pharmacists, oncologists, and more—share their personal stories and advocacy power so elected officials understand the importance of local, affordable, and accessible cancer care close to where they live and work. CPAN practice-based chapters educate, engage, and activate CPAN advocates around key national cancer care issues.

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Resources

COA provides a wide variety of resources and initiatives for community oncology practices, professionals, and advocates. We provide tools to help you succeed and amplify your voice to drive policymaking, innovation, and reform of the cancer care system.

Resources

COA is dedicated to providing community oncologists and hematologists with a variety of resources that support clinical education, effective advocacy, practice operations, and much more. Be sure to register for full access to all the valuable tools and professional networks we have available to help you succeed!

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Administrator Resources

COA is dedicated to providing community oncology practice administrators and leadership with resources that support practice operations, education on best practices, and effective advocacy. Be sure to register for full access to all the valuable tools and professional networks we have available to help you succeed, including the CAN!

Patient Resources

COA is dedicated to providing community oncology patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and allied advocates with a variety of resources to support advocacy on legislative issues affecting the quality and accessibility of cancer care. Be sure to register for full access to all the valuable educational resources and tools we have available, including the CPAN!

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Pharmacist Resources

COA is dedicated to providing community oncology pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other team members with resources that support pharmacy operations, education on challenges and best practices, and advocacy opportunities. Be sure to register for full access to all the valuable tools and professional networks we have available to help you succeed, including the COPA!

Fellows Resources

The COA Fellows Initiative seeks to engage and educate oncology hematology fellows on the value of practicing in the community setting. As fellows begin to make decisions about where to practice, the initiative is designed to explore, in detail, the opportunities community oncology presents.

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