On January 24, the U.S. Senate confirmed Alex Azar, as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by a 55-43 vote. Azar, a former Eli Lilly executive, is anticipated to align closely with Trump administration policies on the Affordable Care Act, Medicare spending, and other issues, reports Bloomberg BNA.
Posted 1/25/2018

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.
