The bipartisan CARES Act, signed into law March 27, provides for $100 billion in relief funds to hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. On April 10, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the immediate start to distribution of $30 billion in relief funds to providers. HHS states that eligible providers will begin receiving payment via direct deposit starting April 10, 2020.
Full details including who is eligible, how payment distributions are determined, what to do if you are an eligible provider, and more here.
Posted 4/10/2020
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.
