On behalf of the radiation oncology stakeholder community, including radiation oncologists, members of the radiation oncology cancer care team, group practices, hospitals, patient advocates, device manufacturers and more, we are writing to share our collective concerns about the Radiation Oncology (RO) Model, as it is currently designed, in the hopes of working with the new

Re: Stopping the Application of Medicare Sequestration for 2021 Dear Chairmen Wyden, Pallone, and Neal and Ranking Members Crapo, McMorris Rodgers, and Brady: We are writing this very important letter on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) respectfully requesting that the 117th Congress extend the temporary suspension of Medicare

Dear Governors: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), we are writing to urge that local independent oncology practices be given priority approval to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to their immunocompromised patients with cancer and blood disorders and be provided with sufficient vaccine supply to do so.   As detailed

Re: Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model Dear Administrator Verma: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Community Oncology Alliance (“COA”), we are submitting this preliminary comment letter on the Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model interim final rule [CMS-5528-IFC] (the “Interim Final Rule”).  Although the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) terms

Re: Stopping the Application of Sequestration to Medicare Payments in 2021 Dear Chairmen Grassley, Pallone, and Neal and Ranking Members Wyden, Walden, and Brady: We are writing this very important letter on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), an organization representing community oncology practices that treat the majority

Dear Secretary Azar and Administrator Verma:We are writing this urgent letter on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), an organization representing independent, community oncology practices that treat the majority (more than half) of Americans with cancer. We request that the Administration stop the scheduled January 1, 2021 implementation of

Re: Medicare Program; CY 2021 Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program Requirements for Eligible Professionals; Quality Payment Program; Coverage of Opioid Use Disorder Services Furnished by Opioid Treatment Programs; Medicare Enrollment of Opioid Treatment Programs;