The Pacific Research Institute released a new issue brief warning that continued federal underpayment of doctors is fueling a looming healthcare crisis by accelerating the nation’s physician shortage and undermining access to care. pacificresearch.org/new-study-medi…

#CommunityOncology is about more than just access to health care. Molly Ganley, director of nursing at Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY, shares how a holistic approach to #CancerCare helps patients get to appointments, put food on the table, and navigate barriers.

Congress must modernize #Medicare policies to match today’s evolving health care landscape and make #CancerCare more accessible and affordable for patients. Read COA’s prescription for Medicare modernization: bit.ly/3FsXa4e

#PBMs put lives at risk by taking weeks to fix clerical mistakes. Jeanine, diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, had to wait a month to get her prescription as her care team spent dozens of hours working to fix the PBM’s error. bit.ly/3YOz1Md

Patients with cancer should be able to focus on their health without dealing with burdensome red tape. That's what motivates Colleen to advocate for #CancerCare. “As a patient with cancer, the thing you never want to hear is ‘wait.’” Watch her story.

COA is proud to team up with PTCE to bring oncology pharmacists a free CE day on breast cancer. Expert insights on CDK4/6, PI3K/AKT, HER2, and more. Not a COPA member? Sign up today to gain access to this free resource: mycoa.io/join/

Just like the weather, policy activities heated up for COA in June. Advocates told their legislators about the importance of independent community oncology, COA acted to protect access to medication, and more. Read about it in the COA newsletter. conta.cc/3ThZlv2

Want to protect #CommunityOncology? Watch Chelsea Klock, nurse and COA Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) chapter leader of Hematology-Oncology Associates, share how CPAN champions community oncology and better #CancerPolicy.

Independent #CommunityOncology supports people living with cancer throughout their journey. Watch how Rick, a cancer survivor and COA Patient Advocacy Network member, felt supported and why he advocates for others in the latest Advocacy in Action.

If you're attending #PCOC25, presented by @ajmc_journal, we'll see you there. COA staff and members will be speaking, and we look forward to connecting with you as we explore what it means to embrace change in oncology care.

A 76-year-old with lung cancer faced dangerous medication delays when the #PBM pharmacy lost his records, postponing his treatment for more than a week. His #CommunityOncology practice had to intervene and navigate the administrative burdens that are PBMs. bit.ly/3SS6hPg

COA's policy calendar was busy in July - we responded to the proposed 2026 PFS and HOPPS rules, and Congress introduced two bills that would strengthen community oncology and patient protections if passed. Learn more in the COA Newsletter. #CancerPolicy conta.cc/4l7SiAv

At #CommunityOncology practices nationwide, in-house pharmacies ensure patients get the treatment they need, when they need it. St Louis Cancer Care’s Carol Riley, RN, is one of many participating in COA’s national peer-to-peer network of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

We’re proud to be the only organization dedicated to advocating for and equipping independent #CommunityOncology practices, which treat most people living with cancer in America. Watch how COA protects patients’ access to high-quality, local #CancerCare.