Patient Advocacy

To ensure that cancer patients continue to have access to the latest advancements, Florida Cancer Affiliates maintains a strong voice in patient advocacy. Our national oncology network not only allows us to play a unique role, it compels us to do so.

Florida Cancer Affiliates is pleased to help patients access the information they need to make rational decisions about care and care-related public policy initiatives. Therefore, we serve as a resource for patient advocacy groups, help those on the frontlines of patient care reform, and communicate with patients on issues relating to treatment choices and rights.

The following resources offer important information and action alerts on public policies and legislative issues affecting cancer care.

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The US Oncology Network  - LegisLink 

The LegisLink Action Center offers up-to-date information pertaining to key cancer care policy issues at the state and federal levels of government and offers information on how to get engaged in advocacy efforts surrounding these important health care decisions to ensure our voices get heard by policymakers.

National Patient Advocacy Foundation

A national non-profit organization providing the patient voice in improving access to, and reimbursement for high-quality healthcare through regulatory and legislative reform at the state and federal levels. NPAF translates the experience of millions of patients who have been helped through professional case management services to individuals facing barriers to healthcare access for chronic and disabling disease, medical debt crisis, and employment-related issues at no cost.