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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 [...]
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NCCS Comments on Proposed Physician Fee Schedule for 2014

NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed rule that addresses Medicare Part B…
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NCCS Submits Comments in Follow-Up to FDA Patient-Focused Public Meeting

NCCS submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a follow-up to the Lung Cancer Patient-Focused Drug Development…
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NCCS Joins Patient Advocate Colleagues in Commenting on FDA Document on Expedited Programs for Serious Conditions

NCCS joined its patient advocate colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council in comments on a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) document…
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NCCS Comments on Quality Measures for PPS-Exempt Cancer Hospitals

NCCS filed comments in support of proposed cancer care quality measures that will be utilized to assess the cancer care provided by…
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NCCS endorses the Carolyn Pryce Conquer Childhood Cancer Reauthorization Act

NCCS is a member of the Alliance for Childhood Cancer and joined with the Alliance to support the introduction of the Carolyn Pryce…
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Cancer Leadership Council Statement: Reform Medicare Payment for Patient-Focused Care

NCCS joined its colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council in publishing a statement of principles to guide reform of Medicare payment…
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NCCS and Colleagues Comment on FDA Strategies Regarding Drug Shortages

NCCS joined colleagues in the cancer patient and provider community in providing advice to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding…
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NCCS Joins Colleagues in Offering Comments on an Alternative Approval Pathway

NCCS joined its colleagues in the patient advocate and cancer care provider community in offering comments to the Food and Drug Administration…
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Cancer Leadership Council Submits Comments on the Proposed Rule on Medicaid Cost-Sharing and Other Issues

NCCS joined colleagues in the cancer advocacy community in submitting comments regarding proposed standards for the expanded Medicaid…
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NCCS Files Comments on Proposed Rule Setting Standards Related to Essential Health Benefits, Actuarial Value, and Accreditation

The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re:…

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