Health Policy Updates

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SCRI Oncology Partners Holds First Advocacy Day at the Tennessee State Capitol
February 12, 2026

SCRI Oncology Partners Holds First Advocacy Day at the Tennessee State Capitol

On February 11, SCRI Oncology Partners held its Day at the Capitol in Nashville, Tennessee during the General Assembly’s annual legislative session. Throughout the day, physicians and staff met with members of the Tennessee House and Senate, as well as other stakeholders like The Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network…

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SCRI Oncology Partners Hosts Members of Tennessee State Legislature
January 7, 2026

SCRI Oncology Partners Hosts Members of Tennessee State Legislature

SCRI Oncology Partners welcomed members of the Tennessee State Legislature for a clinic tour in Nashville, highlighting the vital role of community oncology, the importance of access to clinical trials, and the impact of biomarker testing legislation on patient care.

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The US Oncology Network Holds Annual Fly-In
September 29, 2025

The US Oncology Network Holds Annual Fly-In

On September 16 and 17, The US Oncology Network held its Surgeons and PAC Board Fly-In in Washington, DC bringing together clinical and advocacy leaders for two days of strategic meetings and Hill engagement

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Compass Oncology Hosts Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR)
August 12, 2025

Compass Oncology Hosts Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR)

On Tuesday, August 2, Compass Oncology hosted Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR) for a tour of their West Cancer Clinic in Tigard, Oregon.

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Maryland Oncology Hematology Hosts Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD)
August 4, 2025

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.

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Maryland Oncology Hematology Attends Bill Signing Ceremony at Maryland Capitol
May 28, 2025

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.

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The Network Publishes 2025 Capitol Brief
January 27, 2025

The Network Publishes 2025 Capitol Brief

The Network is thrilled to announce that its 2025 Capitol Brief is now live on LegisLink! Over the last year, The Network’s advocacy efforts have emphasized the value of community oncology to policymakers, setting the stage for Medicare physician pay reform, advancing site neutral payment reform, and addressing anti-competitive hospital behavior.

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Dr. McNally Pens Op-Ed in MedPage Today on Shortage of Independent Surgeons

Dr. McNally Pens Op-Ed in MedPage Today on Shortage of Independent Surgeons

In an op-ed in MedPage Today, Dr. Amy McNally, The Network’s Chief Surgical Officer, describes how reimbursement for surgical professional services has declined, disproportionately affecting private practices and tipping the scales toward hospital settings

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CMS Releases CY2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
November 4, 2024

CMS Releases CY2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

On Friday, November 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the finalized 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP).

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Dr. Moshe Chasky Authors Letter to the Editor on Hospital Consolidation, Patent System Flaws and Asynchronous Care
November 1, 2024

Dr. Moshe Chasky Authors Letter to the Editor on Hospital Consolidation, Patent System Flaws and Asynchronous Care

Dr. Moshe Chasky, a hematologist-oncologist at Alliance Cancer Specialists. authored a letter to the editor (LTE) published in STAT on October 26, 202

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