Building relationships with your elected representatives is critical for advocating on behalf of community oncology. Arranging a visit to a Network practice is an effective way of introducing policymakers to the day-to-day operations of a community-based cancer center. Meeting with your state and federal representatives is a great opportunity to advocate for access to care close to home in the community setting. The US Oncology Network facilitates site visits as well as opportunities for our physicians to advocate on Capitol Hill and “Legislative Days at your State Capitol” with each of our practices within The Network. With your help, officials and their staff can see how the policy decisions they make have a direct impact on the care their constituents receive at home.
July 2, 2024
Missouri Cancer Associates – Columbia hosts Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO)
On July 1, Missouri Cancer Associates hosted Congressman Mark Alford for a site visit at their Columbia practice. Dr. Andrew Iliff, Dr. Mark Cope, Kelsey Weakley, and Rhonda Henstorf led Congressman Alford on a tour of the practice, including the pharmacy, infusion suite, wig room, and new radiation vault. During the tour, discussion centered around…
Texas Oncology – Waco Hosts HHS Delegation for Site Visit and Discussion
On June 24, Texas Oncology hosted a delegation from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for a site visit at their Waco practice. Dr. Carlos Encarnacion and Practice Director Charla Herndon led…
June 19, 2024
The US Oncology Network and Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Host Rep. Diana DeGette for Dinner Discussion in Denver
On Tuesday, June 18, The US Oncology Network and Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC) hosted Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) for a dinner discussion in downtown Denver. The discussion focused on care provided in Denver, research and clinical trials at RMCC, and the importance of medically integrated dispensing to the continuity of care. Congresswoman DeGette is…
June 18, 2024
Texas Oncology – Tyler Hosts Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX)
On June 17, Texas Oncology – Tyler hosted Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) for a tour of their Northeast Texas Cancer & Research Institute in Tyler, Texas. In attendance were Dr. Mark Saunders, Dr. Thomas Gregory, Dr. Donald Richards, Dr. Jordan Toulouse Buess, Doug Barnard, Neal Dave, PharmD, and Travis Walters. Texas Oncology – Tyler leads…
June 12, 2024
Oregon Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Cancer Patients from White Bagging
We are excited to announce that the Oregon legislature has passed a significant bill, now signed into law, that prohibits health benefit plans from mandating white bagging for clinician-administered cancer drugs. The passage of HB 4012 is the culmination of months of dedicated advocacy by physicians from Willamette Valley Cancer Institute (WVCI) and Compass Oncology.…
May 30, 2024
Texas Oncology Hosts Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)
On May 28, Texas Oncology hosted Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) for a site visit at Methodist Dallas Cancer Center. During the visit, Dr. Darshan Gandi, Dr. Atisha Manhas, Practice Director Angie Grappe, and several support staff led Rep. Crockett on a tour of the facility. The discussion focused on the value of community cancer care,…
April 9, 2024
Texas Oncology-San Antonio Hosts Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX)
On Wednesday, April 3, Texas Oncology hosted Rep. Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) for a visit at their Downtown San Antonio practice. Dr. Allyson Harroff, Regional Medical Director, was joined by brenda Elmendorf, Practice Administrator, Natasha Pacilio-Kidder, Nurse Manager, Becky Jorgensen, Director Practice Operations, and Amber Castillo, Regional Nurse Manager. During the visit, Congressman Casar was…
March 4, 2024
Texas Oncology hosts Texas State Senator Brandon Creighton (R-TX)
Texas Oncology recently welcomed Texas State Senator Brandon Creighton (R-TX) for a site visit at The Woodlands location near Houston on February 28th. Accompanied by a team including Dr. Christine Lee, Dr. Paula Ryan, Dr. Kruti Nair, Dr. Andrew Jackson, and Dr. Diana Hook along with Practice Director Ali Holamon, Executive Director Kristy Penza, Regional…
February 13, 2024
Texas Oncology Presents Senator Charles Schwertner with the “Heroes Who Conquer Cancer,” Award
In Georgetown, Texas on February 12th, Texas Oncology hosted an advocacy dinner to honor Senator Charles Schwertner, MD (SD 5) with the “Heroes Who Conquer Cancer” award. He was recognized for his pivotal role in sponsoring HB 1647 (Rep. Harris) during the 88th Legislative Session, which passed and went into effect on September 1, 2023.…
February 2, 2024
Texas Oncology – Mesquite Hosts Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX)
On Thursday, February 1, Texas Oncology hosted Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) for a site visit at their Mesquite practice. Dr. Sreeni Chittoor, joined by Drs. Naveed Cheema, Shiela Haffar, David Yin, and Zainab Ilahi as well as Practice Administrator Mary West, Practice Manager David De La Rosa, Executive Director Mary Ann Cagle, led Rep. Gooden…