COA Members in the News | Community Oncology Alliance

COA board member Scott Parker and Susanne Johnson-Berns, GA Chapter President quoted in the Marietta Journal

http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/16186560/article-The-cruelest-cut–Cancer-practice-says-lower-reimbursement-would-devastate-patient-care?instance=lead_story_left_column

Rick Frame, MD/CPAN Medical Chairman and Rose Gerber, COA Director of Patient Advocacy, provide insight into national oncology issues in Value Based Cancer Care.

Click Here To View The Article

COA’s Director of Practice Initiatives, Bo Gamble talks about Medical Homes

Mr. Robert “Bo” Gamble, Director, Strategic Practice Initiatives, Community Oncology Alliance in Washington, DC, addresses how the ACO model isn’t a good fit for cancer care because of unpredictability and the high cost of oncology medications. Mr. Gamble also discusses the standards set by the NCQA and why he thinks they are on target with

Benchmarks for Measuring the Success of a Medical Home in Oncology

By Robert “Bo” Gamble and Mary Kruczynski Mr Gamble is Director of Strategic Practice Initiatives Ms Kruczynski is Director of Policy Analysis, Community Oncology Alliance, Washington, DC. As we move forward in the scheme of healthcare reform, we are being directed toward an integrated care model, one with high quality and economic efficiency. Recently, a

Novartis OPM Speaker Profile: Mary Kruczynski

In this edition: the “Novartis OPM Speaker Profile” section – a spotlight on one of Novartis’ OPM speakers that showcases an area of expertise in oncology practice management. In this article, Mary Kruczynski (Community Oncology Alliance, [COA]), a leading expert in health policy, shares her views on accountable care organizations (ACOs). “This is indeed a

Susanne Johnson-Berns Named President of Georgia Chapter of National Cancer Organization

Community Oncology Alliance Names First State Chapter President WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 20, 2011) Today the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) named Susanne Johnson-Berns the Georgia Chapter President of the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN). A cancer caregiver and a staff member at Northwest Georgia Oncology Center in Marietta, Mrs. Johnson-Berns brings to CPAN a

Robert “Bo” Gamble Joins Community Oncology Alliance as Director of Strategic Practice Initiatives

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) announced today that Robert “Bo” Gamble has joined the organization as Director of Strategic Practice Initiatives. A highly experienced oncology practice administrator and a seasoned advocate in healthcare policy and cancer care, Gamble brings to COA a diverse range of cancer experience at the local and

Rose Gerber Appointed Director of Patient Advocacy for Community Oncology Alliance

Experienced Advocate Takes Up Charge on Behalf of All Cancer Patients WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 30, 2010) The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) proudly announces the appointment of Rose Gerber as the Director of Patient Advocacy, Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN). Rose Gerber brings to COA a diverse range of cancer advocacy experience at the