Health Policy Reports

Trump Administration Signals Growing Interest in Most Favored Nation Policies Discussions about most favored nation (MFN) drug pricing policies are ongoing in Washington, following the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on the topic this spring. Administration allies failed to get their most-favored nation policy in Republicans’ reconciliation package earlier this year. However, the administration continued to…

Representative Marc Veasey (D-TX) Visits Texas Center for Proton Therapy On August 25, the Texas Center for Proton Therapy in Irving, Texas, proudly welcomed Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) for a site visit. As the only proton therapy center in Texas offering advanced technologies such as pencil-beam scanning for intensity-modulated proton therapy and cone beam CT…

Compass Oncology Hosts Representative Andrea Salinas for Site VisitOn Tuesday, August 2, Compass Oncology hosted Representative Andrea Salinas (D-OR) for a tour of their West Cancer Clinic in Tigard, Oregon. Through the tour, led by Dr. Schuler, the Compass Oncology team emphasized policy challenges facing independent cancer care providers, including the importance of allowing patients…

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…

CMS Releases Proposed Rules on PFS & HOPPS The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2026 proposed rules for the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS). Both rules signaled that the Trump Administration has taken notice of declining physician pay and intends to address payment…

Tennessee Cancer Specialists and SCRI Oncology Partners Thank Congresswoman Harshbarger for Introducing HR 2484 Tennessee Cancer Specialists and SCRI Oncology Partners recently released a statement thanking Representative Diane Harshbarger (R-TN) for introducing H.R. 2484, the Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act, which recently passed the House Energy & Commerce Committee. If passed, the bill would…

Dr. John Schuler Pens Letter to the Editor on SB 125 in Oregon Following his testimony to the Oregon Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue, Dr. John Schuler, a radiation oncologist at Compass Oncology, penned a letter to the editor (LTE) in the Southwest Connection in support of SB 125. If passed, SB 125 would…

Nevada Legislature Passes SB 189The Nevada Governor recently signed SB 189 into law, which establishes licensure for genetic counselors in the state. Genetic counseling is a growing field, and oncology genetic counselors work with patients with a current diagnosis or family history of cancer to assess the likelihood of genetic risk factors.  However, Nevada did…

Maryland Oncology Hematology Attends Bill Signing Ceremony at Maryland Capitol On May 20, The Network’s government relations team and Maryland Oncology Hematology (MOH) attended a bill signing ceremony at the Maryland State Capitol. During the ceremony, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed HB 1243 and SB 975 into law, which will permit cancer patients to access…

The US Oncology Network Participates in the Community Oncology Alliance’s Annual Conference The US Oncology Network attended the Community Oncology Alliance’s (COA) annual conference on April 29th and 30th. This year’s theme, “Empower & Advocate: Independent Community Oncology,” provided a vibrant platform for discussions focused on enhancing access to community cancer care. Ben Jones, our…