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COA Urges Congress to Reform Cancer Care Now

2/5/2025

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COA Advocates Reform

The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has called on Congress to revamp healthcare, spotlighting the urgent need for reform in cancer care. Their report highlights critical issues such as hospital consolidation and the overpowering influence of pharmacy benefit managers. COA passionately advocates for safeguarding independent practices and enhancing patient access to vital therapies, demanding greater transparency and accountability in the healthcare system.

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Coalition Urges Action

The World Ovarian Cancer Coalition urgently calls for better diagnosis and treatment as survival rates remain alarmingly low. With cases expected to surge by 55% by 2050, the coalition emphasizes the importance of genetic testing to combat hereditary risks and is actively researching the disease's profound socioeconomic effects on patients and healthcare systems.

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COA Advocates Reform

The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has called on Congress to revamp healthcare, spotlighting the urgent need for reform in cancer care. Their report highlights critical issues such as hospital consolidation and the overpowering influence of pharmacy benefit managers. COA passionately advocates for safeguarding independent practices and enhancing patient access to vital therapies, demanding greater transparency and accountability in the healthcare system.

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