Commentary|Videos|April 23, 2026

COA 2026: Turning Policy Into Practice: Why Advocacy Matters in Community Oncology


In this Community Oncology Alliance (COA) pre-conference interview with Pharmacy Times, Nick Ferreyros discusses the importance of making health policy relevant by connecting it directly to patient care and clinical practice. He highlights new data from collaboration with Flatiron Health showing strong outcomes in community oncology, helping to challenge outdated perceptions. Ferreyros also warns of key policy threats, including the Inflation Reduction Act, and ongoing challenges with pharmacy benefit managers that may impact care delivery. He emphasizes that provider advocacy is essential to driving change and protecting access to care. You can view more coverage from COA here.


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