NCODA POLICY & ADVOCACY CENTER

Policy &

Advocacy

in Oncology Care

Protecting Access. Advancing Quality.

Supporting Patients with Cancer.

Cancer patients deserve timely access to the treatments, services, and care teams that provide the best possible outcomes. NCODA's Policy & Advocacy Center serves as a trusted resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates seeking education on the policies shaping oncology care today.

OUR APPROACH

A Trusted Voice for Patient-Centered

Oncology Policy

Through education, data, advocacy resources, and stakeholder collaboration, NCODA works to advance policies that support patient-centered cancer care and preserve access to care within local communities.

Comprehensive guides and educational content on the policies most impacting oncology care delivery.

Evidence-based information and data to inform stakeholder decision-making and advocacy efforts.

Practical resources that help healthcare professionals and patients engage in meaningful advocacy.

Bringing together patients, providers, payers, and policymakers around shared goals for cancer care.

NCODA Oncology Legislation Tracker

Stay informed on state-level legislation that may impact oncology care, cancer treatment access, reimbursement, pharmacy practice, and the patients you serve. Monitor policy developments in your state and identify opportunities to engage in advocacy efforts.

States monitored

Legislative updates

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WHY IT MATTERS

Why Oncology Policy Matters

Healthcare policy decisions influence every stage of the cancer care journey—from diagnosis and treatment selection to affordability and long-term survivorship. Policies that support patient-centered care help ensure:

Policies that remove barriers enable patients to receive the right treatment at the right time.

Streamlining prior authorization and payer requirements frees providers to focus on patient care.

Fair reimbursement and coverage policies ensure patients can access life-saving therapies without financial devastation.

Sound payment and regulatory policy supports the viability of community-based oncology care.

When patients receive timely, appropriate care, clinical outcomes and quality of life improve measurably.

Equitable policy ensures that geography, income, or insurance status do not determine who receives quality cancer care.

Cancer patients deserve timely access to the treatments, services, and care teams that provide the best possible outcomes. Yet healthcare policies and payer practices continue to create barriers that can delay treatment, increase costs, and threaten access to high-quality cancer care.

NCODA's Policy & Advocacy Center serves as a trusted resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, patient advocates, employers, and community stakeholders seeking education and insights on the policies shaping oncology care today.

Through education, data, advocacy resources, and stakeholder collaboration, NCODA works to advance policies that support patient-centered cancer care and preserve access to care within local communities.

Whether you are looking to understand current legislation, reimbursement changes, payer requirements, or regulatory developments, this hub provides the latest information and resources on the issues most impacting patients with cancer.

Protecting Access. Advancing Quality. Supporting Patients with Cancer.

KEY ONCOLOGY POLICY ISSUES

The Issues Shaping Oncology Care Today

Whether you are looking to understand current legislation, reimbursement changes, payer requirements, or regulatory developments, this hub provides the latest information on the issues most impacting patients with cancer.

Step Edits in Oncology

Impact of treatment delays on patient outcomes

Clinical implications of step therapy in oncology

Policy and legislative developments

Advocacy tools and educational resources

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340B Drug Pricing Program

Program fundamentals and eligibility

Regulatory updates and oversight changes

Impact on oncology care delivery

Reimbursement and access considerations

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Most Favored Nation (MFN) Drug Pricing

Overview of MFN policies

Potential impact on oncology treatment access

Medicare reimbursement considerations

Current legislative and regulatory developments

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Prior Authorization Reform

Impact on cancer care delivery

Legislative and regulatory reforms

Provider burden and workflow challenges

Best practices and advocacy opportunities

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Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform

Patient affordability challenges

Specialty pharmacy restrictions

Reimbursement impacts

State and federal reform efforts

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Medicare Reimbursement & Payment Reform

Physician fee schedule updates

Oncology reimbursement changes

Value-based care initiatives

Medicare policy developments

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Drug Shortages & Supply Chain Challenges

Oncology drug shortages

Supply chain resilience

Federal policy initiatives

Patient impact and mitigation strategies

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Oral Oncology Access & Affordability

Oral parity laws

Copay accumulator programs

Patient affordability challenges

Access and adherence considerations

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White Bagging, Brown Bagging & Site-of-Care

White bagging policies

Brown bagging concerns

Site-of-care mandates

Patient safety considerations

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STAY INFORMED

The Oncology Policy Landscape

Is Constantly Evolving

NCODA regularly publishes educational resources, policy updates, and advocacy tools to keep the oncology community informed and engaged. Subscribe to stay current on the developments that matter most to your patients and practice.

Most Favored Nation (MFN) Drug Pricing

Prior Authorization Reform

Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform

Medicare Reimbursement & Payment Reform

Drug Shortages & Supply Chain Challenges

Oral Oncology Access & Affordability

White Bagging, Brown Bagging & Site-of-Care

NCODA Policy & Advocacy Center — Advancing Patient-Centered Oncology Policy