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Members of the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) are preparing for a day of cancer care advocacy on Capitol Hill during its 51st Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS) in Washington, DC between March 5-7, 2025. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Nicole Tapay, JD, director of Cancer Care Delivery & Health Policy at ACCC about key policy issues that members will address during ACCC’s Capitol Hill Day, including drug shortages, Medicare reimbursement for patient navigation, and concerns over the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on provider reimbursement for infused medications.
“[Capitol] Hill Day is a chance for cancer care providers to directly engage in the policymaking process—it's not part of their normal day jobs, but they find it incredibly rewarding." – Nicole Tapay, JD
"When cancer care providers visit the Hill in person, it’s a very valuable part of the process; they share firsthand experiences that truly illustrate the impact of policy decisions." – Nicole Tapay, JD
Guests:
Nicole Tapay, JD
Director, Cancer Care Delivery & Health Policy
Association of Cancer Care Centers
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