Advocacy
Advocacy – Your Voice in Government
MOASC advocates on behalf of hematologists/oncologists with State and Federal government agencies, regional and national hematology/oncology and medical societies, and insurance and pharmaceutical companies to empower hematologists/oncologists to provide the highest quality cancer care to people living with cancer.
Members view our “on the ground” advocacy efforts as a key aspect of MOASC membership. We act as a committed advocate and liaison for our members before government, private and corporate entities from coast to coast. We also play an active role in the reimbursement environment on behalf of physicians, nurses, managers and people living with cancer.
New MOASC & ANCO Advocacy Tool
We are excited to launch a new, easy-to-use advocacy tool to help you connect directly with lawmakers and shape policies impacting oncology care.
- Direct Lawmaker Access: Send targeted messages in just a few clicks.
- Rapid Action Alerts: Respond to key legislation without disrupting your workflow.
- Unified Voice: Advocate for patient access, treatment availability, fair reimbursement, and research funding.
Click here to access our Advocacy Resources to get started
National Advocacy
MOASC, as a state/regional affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), works with ASCO before Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on current legislation and regulations impacting cancer care. Review the current national advocacy issues and get involved via ASCO’s ACT Network.
California Advocacy
MOASC is represented in Sacramento by Gonzalez Government Consulting. MOASC also cooperates with the California Medical Association, sharing the oncology specialty delegation with the Association of Northern California Oncologists (ANCO).
Private Payers
MOASC communicates with private insurance companies on key issues. While we cannot negotiate on behalf of our members regarding reimbursement and payment, we are proactive on our members' behalf regarding access to quality cancer care and factors that may impede quality care.
MOASC, in cooperation with ANCO, has successfully advocated for the passage of several laws in California that call for prompt payment, independent review, off-label coverage, and coverage of routine care costs for patients enrolled in clinical trials.
