Community Oncology Alliance

03/10/2026

Patients are the heart of the Community Oncology Alliance’s advocacy to improve cancer outcomes, lower costs, and ensure patient choice.

Without action, the entire health care system—including access to cancer care close to home—is at risk of collapsing. COA’s Prescription for Health Care Reform is a must-read for advocates and policymakers to change the status quo. Long-sought pharmacy benefit manager reforms passed by Congress in February showed important momentum, and there’s more to be done.

Learn about the 100 actions Congress can take and join COA’s advocacy efforts: https://mycoa.communityoncology.org/publications/studies-and-reports/coa-prescription

03/05/2026

A new report from Minnesota shows mega-hospitals using the Program to line their pockets. COA applauds Minnesota for collecting this data and showing why 340B reform is needed: patients, not hospitals or middlemen, should benefit from this crucial safety net.

https://mycoa.communityoncology.org/news-updates/press-releases/2026-MN-340B-report-statement

02/26/2026

February was a hotbed of health policy happenings. Congress passed a budget filled with PBM reforms, we published a study showing the damaging effects of utilization management gone awry, and COA members trained to become better advocates. Read about all this and more in the February 2026 edition of the COA newsletter.



https://conta.cc/3OB1YJb

02/19/2026

Want to sharpen your advocacy skills? Attend the 2026 Community Oncology Conference, April 28-29 in Orlando, as thousands of advocates and stakeholders shape the future of community oncology together. Experience interactive advocacy in action role-plays and master the hottest cancer policy topics alongside national advocacy leaders.

2025 attendees: What are you most looking forward to learning about this year? Let us know in the comments.

Feb. 23 is the last day to register and receive a 20% discount: https://coaconference.com

02/10/2026

Cancer can be a logistical nightmare for patients, between care planning and managing financial responsibility. Independent community oncology practices, like Coastal Cancer Center, help patients get the coordinated care they need, streamlining the pathway and reducing stress.

“When I see a patient who is short of breath and may have a blood clot… I can send them down the hallway to get a CT scan and then 30 minutes later they can be standing in my pharmacy getting a blood thinner,” explains Dr. Emily Touloukian, president and CEO of Coastal Cancer Center.

Read more about their patient-first approach in this My Horry News feature: https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/honoring-breast-cancer-awareness-month/article_48858674-a82c-4000-abd2-5233fa75c38c.html

A Myrtle Beach oncologist reminds the community Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reduces stigma around the disease and encourages annual screening.

02/03/2026

Early cancer detection is more than a checkup—it’s lifesaving. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, serving as a vital reminder that routine screenings identify cancer when it’s most treatable.

Encourage those around you to take the proactive step by scheduling an appointment: https://bit.ly/463d1AC

LEARN HOW TO FIND LOCAL SCREENING OPTIONS Call the Time to Screen hotline at 1-855-53-SCREEN (1-855-537-2733) Take that important first step and schedule your screening appointment.

02/02/2026

What can cancer advocates expect for federal and state policy in 2026? Don’t miss the first CPAN Advocacy Chat of the year as COA Executive Director Ted Okon and Managing Director Nick Ferreyros join COA Director of Patient Advocacy & Education Rose Ge**er to break down how changes could affect patient access to local cancer care.

Join us on Wed., Feb. 4 at Noon ET: https://bit.ly/49Lo1ng

01/30/2026

COA has had a busy start to 2026. We've published our End of Year Update for 2025, responded to several health care proposals from the Trump administration, and more. If you haven't kept up with it all, the January edition of the COA newsletter has you covered.

https://conta.cc/4k6WbH7

01/21/2026

Clearview Cancer Institute launched its CPAN chapter last year and they were ready to hit the ground running. Equipped with resources and education on issues affecting independent cancer care like pharmacy benefit managers, the newest CPAN chapter is making their voices heard to policymakers.

Listen as Chelsey Karr, CRNP, and Rebekah Ormond from Clearview Cancer Institute, share how CPAN advocates can protect and advance high-quality, innovative cancer care.

Watch our December CPAN Advocacy chat to learn more: https://bit.ly/4spzamp

01/05/2026

Innovation in community oncology practices happens on a daily basis, and it’s up to us to ensure our patients receive the benefits of the latest medical advances. Join thousands of advocates and leaders from across the country at the 2026 Community Oncology Conference, April 28-29 in Orlando, to learn how to protect and advance local cancer care.

Register: https://bit.ly/44PcFgH

12/18/2025

Did you know community oncology practices conduct most clinical trials for cancer drugs approved in the United States? Community oncology practices are constantly innovating and evolving to give patients the best care possible. Stay up to date with the latest advances in community oncology at the 2026 Community Oncology Conference, April 28-29 in Orlando.

Register for a 20% discount: https://bit.ly/47Omrl4

12/10/2025

Dayton Physicians Network has proudly served patients and families in Southwest Ohio for more than two decades by delivering critical cancer care close to where people live and work. Alongside CPAN, Dayton’s cancer community advocates for patient-first policies across the country to strengthen independent community oncology.

Become part of the change and join CPAN: https://bit.ly/4r0whYl