On January 30, 2023, the Biden Administration informed Congress it will end the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies May 11— signaling an end to the pandemic's crisis era and an unwinding of federal flexibilities that reshaped the nation's healthcare system.
For more information, read the statement from the Executive Office of the President.
Posted 2/1/2023
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.
