On November 26, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) joined dozens of cancer care organizations and associations in signing a letter of support for H.R. 6836, the CLINICAL TREATMENT Act. This legislation would ensure that states cover routine care costs of participation in approved clinical trials for Medicaid enrollees with life-threatening conditions. Medicaid is currently the only major payer that is not required by federal law to cover these costs.
Read the full letter of support for H.R. 6836 here.
Posted 11/26/2018
At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
