Membership Types & Information
COA invites individuals, practices, and stakeholders from all levels of the cancer and broader health care community to join us. Contribution levels are all suggested, and our team is available to help you assess them. And consider extending membership benefits and access to everyone on your team with an Entire Practice Membership!
Individual Professional Membership
The heart and soul of COA are our individual community oncology professionals who are members of the practice team. We welcome you to join COA as an Individual Professional Members and support our mission. The suggested contribution as an Individual Professional Membership is $2,000 a year.
Entire Practice Membership
Ensure your full practice team has access to all the benefits of COA by joining as an Entire Practice Member. Your whole practice will be consolidated into one easy to manage annual membership with benefits and resources extended to all individuals working in your practice. New team members can be easily added throughout the year. The cost of entire practice membership is variable and discounted based on the size of your practice. Please get in touch.
Junior Professional Membership (For Fellows and Recent Graduates)
COA welcomes recent oncology/hematology graduates and current fellows to join for free as Junior Professional Members. Recent graduates are welcome Junior Professionals up to two years post-graduation and entering practice. Junior Professional Membership is free of charge.
Associate Professional Membership (For Non-Oncology Clinical Professionals)
COA offers membership for our non-oncology/hematology clinical professional supporters, such as urologists and rheumatologists. The suggested contribution for an Associate Membership is $500 a year.
Patient and Advocate Membership (For patients, survivors, caregivers, and other advocates)
COA advocates have membership and participate through COA’s Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN). They include patients in active treatment, cancer survivors, professional caregivers, family members, and members of the general community. Advocacy membership is free of charge.
Corporate Membership (For industry companies/manufacturers)
Qualified industry companies in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, genomic, drug delivery and distribution, and other spheres that support COA’s mission are invited to join through the COA Corporate Membership program.
Entire Practice Membership
Extends the benefits of COA membership throughout your organization
With your entire team consolidated into one membership, you can focus on capitalizing on the benefits and resources available to you. The cost of entire practice membership is variable and discounted based on the size of your practice. Please get in touch.
Membership Benefits and Discounts
COA invites individuals, practices, and stakeholders from all levels of the cancer and broader health care community to join us. Contribution levels are all suggested, and our team is available to help you assess them. And consider extending membership benefits and access to everyone on your team with an Entire Practice Membership!
Advocacy Opportunities
COA is a powerful advocate because of our members who join us for advocacy days before Congress in Washington DC, in statehouses across the country, and in practices. You’ll also receive important political and legislative updates and access to our state policy tracking tool.
Leadership Opportunities
Committees and Boards are the foundations from which COA considers and acts on major challenges faced by patients, professionals, and practices. Active members are invited to join and help lead COA’s many committees, task forces, and advisory boards.
Access to Private Professional Listservs and Peer-to-Peer Networks
Members have access to COA’s vibrant member specialty groups and private listservs exclusively for practice leaders and administrators (CAN), pharmacists and pharmacy teams (COPA), advanced practice providers (CAPP), and patient advocates (CPAN).
Discounted Events and Meetings
Members get deep discounts and members-only access to COA events. This includes a 55% discount on the annual Community Oncology Conference and an exclusive opportunity to attend the invitation-only Payer Exchange Summit.
Free Operational Tools and Resources
Members of your team have access to valuable COA tools, such as patient feedback tools (patient satisfaction survey and PROMOnc ePRO tool), the COAnalyzer benchmarking and forecasting software, and a library of library of resources, templates, and knowledge to help you overcome PBM and insurer abuses.
Discounted Medical Malpractice Insurance
Qualified industry companies in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, genomic, drug delivery and distribution, and other spheres that support COA’s mission are invited to join through the COA Corporate Membership program.
Free Waiting and Exam Room Screens
Community Oncology TV is a national waiting and exam room network that features content that increases understanding of issues that impact community oncology. COA has partnered with PatientPoint, a leading digital health company, so that practices can have screens installed, upgraded, and maintained completely free of charge.
Discounted Pharmacy Accreditation
COA has partnered with the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) to provide discounts on specialty pharmacy accreditation, as well as resources and programs to guide pharmacy professional members as they pursue higher accreditation.
Free Continuing Education and Staff Onboarding
COA has partnered with Oncollegee, an online oncology/hematology learning platform, to provide our professional and practice members with free access to modules covering the latest clinical, business, and regulatory information in the cancer care space, helping you onboard new practice professionals and support the growth of your experienced practice leaders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Networks, Tools & Resources for
All Community Oncology Members
No matter your role in community oncology, COA’s offerings help you enhance your practice’s performance, engage in educational and advocacy efforts, and provide the best care to people living with cancer and their families.
COA Administrators’ Network (CAN) & 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.
Community Oncology Pharmacy Association (COPA) & 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.
COA Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) & 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.
National Cancer Treatment Alliance (NCTA) & 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.
COA Fellows Initiative & 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.
