Coronavirus and Cancer Resources for Survivors
Cancer survivors have expressed concerns and questions about COVID-19, the coronavirus, and how they may be at higher risk due to their cancer history. Here are some resources about COVID-19 generally, and its impact for cancer survivors specifically. NCCS is seeking answers from public health experts on the coronavirus and its impact on cancer patients and survivors. Please leave a comment [...]
JAMA Article: Incorporating Patient Preferences in Practice Guidelines
An article published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) cites several challenges to the…
NCCS 2013 Quality Cancer Care Timeline of Accomplishments
In 2013, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) represented the patient perspective in national meetings, convened…
Wall Street Journal Article Highlights Two of NCCS’ Policy Priorities
The Journey Forward program and H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, two of NCCS' top priorities, are…
Medicare Payment Update for 2014
As Congress deliberates significant reforms of Medicare payments for physicians, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…
Reforming Payments to Physicians Caring for Medicare Beneficiaries
By the first quarter of 2014, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) and its colleagues in the cancer advocacy community…
End-of-Session Activities in Congress: The Race to a Budget Deal
The 113th Congress, which is ending its first session in a matter of days, has been criticized for being the least productive Congress…
New York Times Opinion Piece “No, There Won’t Be a Doctor Shortage”
An opinion piece recently published in the New York Times challenges concerns of a pending doctor shortage and offers suggestions…