Maryland Oncology Hematology Hosts Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD)

On Friday, August 1, Maryland Oncology Hematology (MOH) hosted Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) at their Annapolis practice location for a tour. The visit provided a meaningful opportunity to showcase the value of community oncology and the personalized, high-quality care our teams deliver close to home.

Dr. Kashif Firozvi, Dr. Carol Tweed, and the entire MOH team guided Congresswoman Elfreth (D-MD) through an engaging tour of the practice, complemented by insightful policy discussions. Key topics included the importance of allowing patients to receive their oncolytics via mail or through a trusted caregiver (H.R. 2484, the Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act), as well as concerns surrounding the Inflation Reduction Act—particularly the potential for providers to be caught in the middle of the drug pricing negotiation process (H.R. 4299, the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act).

The conversation also addressed the increasing pressures of healthcare consolidation and underscored the vital role that independent practices like MOH play in preserving patient choice, access, and affordability within the healthcare system.

We’re grateful to Congresswoman Elfreth (D-MD) and her team for their time and genuine interest in learning more about MOH and The US Oncology Network. As a member of the House Natural Resources Committee  and the House Armed Services Committee, her willingness to engage directly with providers is the kind of leadership that helps ensure policy decisions reflect the realities of patient care.

If your practice is interested in hosting a site visit, please contact Angela Storseth at angela.storseth@usoncology.com.