07/10/2018

Important Oncology Related News

 COA Supports 340B Drug Discount Accountability Act

HR 6240 Will Provide HRSA With Proper Funding for Program Oversight and Fulfill Longstanding Bipartisan Proposal

July 2, 2018 - The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) supports the introduction of the “340B Drug Discount Accountability Act” (HR 6240) by Representative Chris Collins (R-NY). This legislation will ensure that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) receives additional financial and staff resources needed to properly oversee and administer the program. READ MORE

3 TAKEAWAYS FROM AZAR'S 'FRANK' SPEECH AT 340B CONFERENCE

BY JACK O'BRIEN  |   JULY 09, 2018

The HHS secretary promises the Trump administration will act to reform the 340B Drug Pricing Program, urges community to embrace change to assist patients who are paying too much. READ MORE

Radiation Oncologists Urge Congress To Protect Patient Access To Cancer Care

(ASTRO) June 25, 2018 - Radiation oncologists from across the United States will visit Capitol Hill tomorrow to urge Congress to support policies that safeguard cancer patients’ access to high-quality, high-value health care. The doctors will meet with Congressional leaders during the 15th annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Advocacy Day.  Read Press Release

CMS to test Medicare Advantage as alternative payment model under MACRA

The CMS wants to launch an experiment that allows doctors in Medicare Advantage plans to qualify as participating in an alternative pay model.  READ MORE