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St. Louis Cancer Care Leaders Advocate for Patients in Washington, D.C.
St. Louis Cancer Care physicians and leadership recently joined nearly 100 cancer care advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill.
Representing St. Louis Cancer Care were Dr. Giancarlo Pillot and Practice Manager Carol Riley, who met with members of Congress and congressional staff to discuss policies that support patient access to affordable, high-quality cancer care in local communities.
The advocacy effort focused on several key priorities, including protecting patient access to community-based cancer care, reducing out-of-pocket costs, supporting fair reimbursement policies, and addressing insurance and pharmacy benefit manager practices that can create barriers to timely treatment.
Independent community oncology practices care for the majority of Americans receiving cancer treatment and help patients access care close to home. During their meetings on Capitol Hill, Dr. Pillot and Carol shared the importance of preserving and strengthening community-based cancer care so patients can continue receiving treatment in the settings they know and trust.
St. Louis Cancer Care remains committed not only to providing exceptional cancer care throughout the St. Louis region, but also to advocating for policies that help ensure patients have access to the treatments they need, when and where they need them.
Pictured: Dr. Giancarlo Pillot and Practice Manager Carol Riley during meetings on Capitol Hill as part of the Community Oncology Alliance Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.
OnCare Alliance
We are excited about unveiling of ONCare Alliance - merging of NCCA and QCCA. It’s a collaboration of 33 independent community oncology practices across the US. This merger aims to support and ensure the strength of community oncology as we care for patients living with cancer. In this picture are Dr. Sibel Blau and Dr. Barbara McAneny, the co-chairmen of ONCare Alliance.
Castle Connolly
Top Doctors Award
Congratulations to Dr. Hildreth, Dr. Cuevas and Dr. Pillot for being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor again! Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. These doctors are peer-nominated and show excellence in their clinical care and interpersonal skills.
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Be sure to check out Ted Okon's op-ed in the Hill about the ongoing crisis of cancer drug shortages:
“While it is convenient to point to the lingering effects of the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, offshore manufacturers, and spiking inflation as the causes of drug shortages, these are just symptoms of a completely broken drug supply market. The harsh reality is that Americans with cancer are now suffering the high cost of very low generic drug prices.”
Triple Bypass Cycling Race
On behalf of St. Louis Cancer Care and Dr. Cuevas, we would like to thank you for your donation to the Peregrine Society of St. Louis. With your help, The St. Louis Cancer Care team was able to raise more than $7500 that has been given directly to The Peregrine Society! We are so grateful for all of you and appreciate your support of the St. Louis community!