Community Oncology Alliance

Community Oncology Alliance Community Oncology Alliance (COA) protects and fosters the community oncology care delivery system.

06/05/2026

Every cancer diagnosis is unique. Independent community oncology practices like Astera Cancer Care prioritize not only innovative therapies but also payment delivery models for exceptional patient care. Using an episode of care payment method, which bundles medical services over a set timeframe into a single price, patients with unique conditions like breast cancer can access more affordable treatments compared to traditional fee-for-service payment.

This approach ensures:
- Faster treatment: Direct access with fewer delays
- Streamlined operations: Fewer administrative hurdles
- Financial Relief: Less out-of-pocket costs

Astera Cancer Care’s patient-first payment approach improves outcomes and eases financial burden. Discover how Astera is a leader in innovation:

What makes in-person advocacy special? Advocates can speak directly to their lawmakers about how policies affect cancer ...
05/27/2026

What makes in-person advocacy special? Advocates can speak directly to their lawmakers about how policies affect cancer care at home. For Astera Cancer Care in New Jersey, it inspired them to launch CPAN’s newest chapter.

“When I attended one of COA’s Hill Days, I saw firsthand how effective and moving the patient story is, and I knew that we needed to provide that kind of outlet for the Astera family,” said Bruno Fang, MD, president of Astera Cancer Care.

Learn how Astera Cancer Care is advocating to keep community oncology accessible across the Garden State: https://bit.ly/4sDkVt7

In the home of country music, Tennessee Oncology hits all the right notes for patients with cancer across the state. Wha...
05/18/2026

In the home of country music, Tennessee Oncology hits all the right notes for patients with cancer across the state. What started 50 years ago to offer Tennesseans high-quality cancer care in their community, Tennessee Oncology has become one of the nation’s largest community-based cancer providers, delivering the latest clinical trials and innovations to tens of thousands of people each year.

The practice’s CPAN chapter strengthens this mission by providing advocates with a seat at the table where real cancer policy change happens. This partnership empowers advocates to advance the future of cancer care, ensuring that life-saving treatment remains accessible and affordable for everyone.

Learn more about Tennessee Oncology: https://bit.ly/41EU2tI

05/14/2026

Patients with cancer deserve a care team that really knows them, not just their file number. Community oncology practices provide personalized care where patients need it most—near their support networks.

“Everyone knows my name at a community oncology practice,” said Helen White, who lives with breast cancer. “It’s more like a family than being a number.”

Helen advocates on Capitol Hill so community oncology’s patient-centered approach remains accessible to everyone. Learn how she makes her voice heard to ensure patients like her are always treated like people, never just a number.

Did you know? Community oncology practices provide the majority of clinical trials for cancer treatments in the United S...
05/11/2026

Did you know? Community oncology practices provide the majority of clinical trials for cancer treatments in the United States. That’s just one way community oncology practices are driving innovation forward in cancer care for patients every day.

Join COA’s upcoming CPAN Advocacy Chat featuring Siu-Long Yao, MD, medical director of clinical research at Astera Cancer Care and COA’s Rose Ge**er, MS, to learn how clinical trials provided in community oncology practices are offering patients promising treatments that could change their lives for the better.

Join us this Wednesday at noon ET: https://bit.ly/3P7DtnC

CPAN chapters like the Washington-based Northwest Medical Specialties (NWMS) ensure the voices of people living with can...
04/14/2026

CPAN chapters like the Washington-based Northwest Medical Specialties (NWMS) ensure the voices of people living with cancer are heard. They view the patient journey as a trail best hiked with the support of family and friends. https://mycoa.communityoncology.org/news-updates/press-releases/NWMS-CPAN-chapter-relaunch

After originally launching in 2017, NWMS relaunched its CPAN chapter in March to renew its commitment to advocacy. Advocates are hitting the ground at local farmer’s markets, building momentum for action in Olympia. NWMS’ CPAN chapter proves that the cancer community is stronger when we walk together.

Learn how CPAN supports practices like NWMS: https://coaadvocacy.org/

Thanks to a decade-plus of effort from community oncology advocates, COA secured long-overdue PBM reform that cuts the m...
04/06/2026

Thanks to a decade-plus of effort from community oncology advocates, COA secured long-overdue PBM reform that cuts the middleman out of patient care.

The energy for advocacy across the country is palpable, and there’s more work to be done to protect patients with cancer. Read the latest advocacy updates and upcoming opportunities in this month’s CPAN News Bulletin: https://coaadvocacy.org/news-updates/2026-quarter-1-coa-patient-advocacy-network-news-bulletin/

04/01/2026

It’s finally conference month! Shape the future of cancer care at the 2026 Community Oncology Conference, April 28-29 in Orlando. https://coaconference.com/

Advocates from across the country will hone their skills and raise community oncology’s collective voice. Whether learning the ins and outs of successful advocacy or staying updated on policies affecting cancer care, the COA conference has something for every advocate.

Don’t miss out, register today: https://coaconference.com/

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