The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for community oncology practices and, most importantly, the patients they serve. The mission of COA is to ensure that cancer patients receive quality, affordable, and accessible cancer care in their own communities. More than 1.5 million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each year and deaths from the disease have been steadily declining due to earlier detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
COA Praises HHS for Proposing to End Rebate System
February 1st 2019The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) applauded President Donald Trump, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, Inspector General Daniel Levinson, and HHS staff for staking a strong stance against rebates and proposing to overal the current system.
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COA Responds to CMS Proposal to Ease Protections on 6 Drug Classes
November 28th 2018Community Oncology Alliance (COA) responded to CMS' proposal to ease restrictions on how Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans dictate access to 6 protected drug classes, calling the decision a potential nightmare for vulnerable patients with cancer.
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COA Submits Formal Comments on Changes to 340B, HOPPS Rule, Third-Party Middlemen in Part B
September 25th 2018Community Oncology Alliance (COA) submitted formal comments to CMS in support of proposed changes to the 340B Drug Discount Program and site-neutral paymnts put forward in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment (HOPPS) rule. However, they also submitted comments warning against proposals to introduce new third-party middlemen to the Part B system.
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COA Releases Statement on CMS' Proposed Rules for 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
July 16th 2018Following CMS’ announcement of proposed rules for the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Community Oncology Alliance (COA) released a statement calling the proposals “puzzling.” The statement details concern with 2 proposals.
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COA Commends 340B Drug Discount Accountability Act
July 10th 2018The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has voiced its support of the 340B Drug Discount Accountability Act, which would require hospitals to report their total 340B drug purchases and pay a small 0.1% user fee to the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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COA Protests Against the Medicare Part B Sequester Cut, Files Lawsuit
July 5th 2018The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, stating that the 2% sequester cut to Medicare Part B drug reimbursement is unconstitutional and illegal, and that it can harm patient care and have a huge impact on the communityc ancer care system.
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COA Releases Statement on President Trump's Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices
May 17th 2018In response to President Donald Trump's blueprint on lowering drug prices and reducing out-of-pocket costs, Community Oncology Alliance (COA) commended the administration for working to put patients first and lower prices, while also urging caution for unintended consequences.
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