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Independent Oncology Patients & Practices
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is a non-profit dedicated solely to advocating for independent community oncology patients and practices. Our mission is to ensure that patients can receive the highest quality, most affordable, and accessible cancer care close to home.
Featured from COA
The Standards serve as a foundation for practices who wish to ensure the provision of high-quality care, participate in certification programs, as well as discuss and demonstrate what quality care is with patients, employers, and other payers. They were released today at COA’s annual Payer Exchange Summit on Oncology Payment Reform.
A new analysis shows that physicians could lose at least $25 billion in add-on payments across both Medicare and the commercial market through the end of 2032 for the first 10 Part B drugs that may be negotiated under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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On behalf of patients, physicians, and pharmacists across the country, the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) applauds the United States House of Representatives for passing H.R. 5526, the bipartisan Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act.
On July 23, 2024, the CEOs of the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) were invited to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The CEOs were asked about prior authorization, vertical integration, consolidation among PBMs, and rising drug costs, among other topics.
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Administrator Resources
Practice administrators, leaders, and executives can navigate operational barriers and work directly with peers from across the country. The COA Administrators Network connects community oncology practice leaders to discuss operations, contracting, organizational challenges, and advocacy updates that help practices succeed. See how COA supports practice leadership.
Pharmacist Resources
COA equips pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with useful networks and resources to maximize their pharmacy’s performance. Through the Community Oncology Pharmacy Association, every member of the pharmacy team can access a peer-to-peer collaborative network, tools to improve operations and track performance, and advocacy opportunities. Learn more about how COA empowers community oncology pharmacy teams.
Oncologist and Hematologist Resources
COA advocates for policies that protect the doctor-patient relationship, helping practices and physicians provide the best cancer care possible. We help providers navigate new payment and delivery models, offer tools to limit pharmacy benefit manager and insurer abuses, and optimize provider performance with benchmarking software. Find out how COA supports oncologists and hematologists.
Advocacy Resources
COA is community oncology’s voice in Washington and beyond. We lift the voices of patients, providers, and practices to federal and state policymakers and regulators via our national network of patients and professionals, the COA Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN). Tap into the power of advocacy through CPAN and access our advocacy resources.
Employer Resources
COA supports independent practices in finding innovative ways to ensure patients have high-quality, lower-cost cancer care. Partner with employers through the National Cancer Treatment Alliance, a clinically integrated network of independent community oncology practices, to provide high quality, affordable, and accessible patient-centered care, increase transparency, and reduce administrative burden. Learn more about how COA can help your practice achieve oncology payment reform.
Fellows Resources
COA supports future oncologists in learning why community oncology is the preferred practice setting. Through the COA Fellows Initiative, we educate new physicians to help fellows understand independent practice through free educational tools, interactive meetings and events, and a career opportunities database. Learn how COA helps fellows find community oncology.
Educational Events
Connect, learn, and advocate at COA events to enhance your advocacy skills and connect with your peers. Our annual Community Oncology Conference, monthly advocacy chats and peer network calls, and our Payer Exchange Summit on Oncology Payment Reform offer a chance to network and learn about the latest policy and practice trends. Sign up for our upcoming events.
