ASCO Clinical Trials Workshop
Added May 17, 2007

ASCO is pleased to announce that registration is now open for The Clinical Trials Workshop being held October 26-28 in Denver , Colorado.  

Act Now for Best Rates! Register by Thursday, August 23, 2007 to take advantage of reduced registration fees. Space is limited!

COA Endorsement of the Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2007 (H.R.1078
Added May 1 , 2007

The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) enthusiastically endorses the Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2007 (H.R.1078), which is legislation that Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-CA), in co-sponsorship with Congressman Tom Davis (R-VA), has introduced in the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Capps is well known to community cancer care as a real champion for our patients. We appreciate her continued leadership.

Attached is a copy of the letter of endorsement written by Dr. Fred Schnell to Congresswoman Lois Capps in support of H.R. 1078. As a reminder to all COA members, please reach out to your members of congress and request co-sponsorship of H.R. 1190 and also support for H.R. 1078.

ASCO's Comments to CMS and FDA About Revised Medicare Coverage of Clinical Trials Policy
Added May 1 , 2007

ASCO has posted the letters on the ASCO website at the following links:

ASCO Comments on Cancer Research Policy

ASCO COmments on Clinical Trials Coverage

Special Open Door Forum on Registry-based Reporting for the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)
Added May 1 , 2007

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a Special Open Door Forum on the use of registries for reporting data on quality measures to the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI).

This Special Open Door Forum will take place from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., EDT, on Monday, May 14, 2007 in the CMS auditorium, 7500 Security Blvd. , Baltimore , MD. A toll-free number will be available for those who will participate by telephone.

For the most up to date information on PQRI, please visit www.cms.hhs.gov/PQRI.

To participate in the Special Open Door Forum in person or by phone, you will need to register on this web site: http://registration.intercall.com/go/cms2

Registration will close at 4:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday May 9, 2007. Please be sure to register prior to this time.

For those who will be unable to attend, the Special Open Door Forum will be recorded. A replay option will be available beginning the close of business May 18, 2007 and will be accessible for 3 days. You may visit the following website http://www.cms.hhs.gov/center/hospital.asp to download an audio recording.

If you have questions or require special accommodations, please contact Diane Stern at diane.stern@cms.hhs.gov at (410) 786-1133.

Erythropoesis Stimulating Agents (ESA) Route of Administration Modifiers -
Added April 28, 2007

Please read the notice from Medicare pertaining to new modifiers you need to use effective June 29, 2007. These modifiers show route of administration for erythropoesis stimulating agents (ESA).  

If you have any questions please contact Pat at 800-310-3553 ext. 2.

Genentech Presents: 2007 Medicare Updates: Analysis and Application
Added April 30, 2007

Please join us for an interactive Webcast titled 2007 Medicare Updates: Analysis and Application presented by Risë Marie Cleland, President, Oplinc, Vancouver, Washington and Michelle Weiss, Weiss Oncology Consulting, Farmington Hills, Michigan.

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This program provides in-depth education for practice managers and administrative staff on how to apply the changes in Medicare policy to your practice. The Webcast will include an opportunity for participants to ask questions.