The Latest Cancer Policy Updates from Washington: A CPAN Advocacy Chat [Video]

On Wednesday, April 15, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET, COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, and Managing Director Nicolas Ferreyros explored the changing landscape of Washington and taught viewers about the policies they needed to keep their eyes on. 2024 is a major election year that is been full of movement on key issues affecting the deliverability, accessibility, and cost of cancer care. As the year proceeds, advocates will need to know what bills and policies are being promoted or changed by lawmakers and regulators.

During the April CPAN Advocacy Chat, Rose and Nick covered the major cancer policy developments from the first half of the year, what bills and projects are being considered on Capitol Hill, and COA’s plans for the rest of 2024, including a Hill Day opportunity in May. They also gave a recap of policy sessions at the 2024 Community Oncology Conference and what speakers there thought about various policy items making their way through the policy machine in Washington, D.C.

This event was part of our virtual CPAN Advocacy Chats series – short, monthly educational webinars on key cancer issues and the policies that impact them. Each month features a new topic and special guests joining us. Patients, survivors, caregivers, and other cancer care advocates are all invited to join us for these free, interactive, virtual events!