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April 30, 2024 - American Oncology Network AON, through its partner practice the Zangmeister Cancer Center, is excited to announce the launch of a CPAN Chapter to champion patient advocacy and support efforts within community oncology.
The initiative underscores the commitment of Community Oncology Practices towards ensuring patient-first care and advocating for their needs. The newly established chapter ms at enhancing access to cancer care and therapies by bridging the gap between patients, healthcare professionals, and policymakers through local discussions and interactions.
Jeanna Knoble, MD, a Board-certified medical oncologist at Zangmeister Cancer Center, shared her enthusiasm about this eavor: Accessible and locally-based cancer clinics are fundamental in addressing the challenges faced by cancer patients seeking care. The launch of our CPAN Chapter will facilitate important conversations on community oncology practices' contributions to healthcare policies that impact local clinics.
Dr. Stephen Fred Divers, AON's Chief Medical Officer, echoed similar sentiments highlighting the significance of advocating for community oncology through such initiatives: By supporting and launching CPAN Chapters like this one at Zangmeister Cancer Center, we are strengthening our stance as a key player in shaping healthcare policy discussions that influence patient care.
The Community Oncology Alliance COA’s CPAN website states that it's an organization dedicated to rsing awareness about indepent community-based cancer care centers and the impact of national healthcare policies on these institutions. By fostering this local-level dialogue, Zangmeister Cancer Center’s chapter will further amplify its voice as part of a national advocacy network.
Zager Dana, a MA ATR-BC MSW, LISW-S, OSW-C certified oncology social worker at the practice, shares her commitment towards bridging the gap between local and national initiatives: I am honored to lead this initiative for our CPAN chapter. Collaborating with COA will enable us to amplify our collective impact on community oncology practices and patients.
The newly established Zangmeister Cancer Center’s CPAN Chapter is the third in Ohio, contributing to over 30 such chapters across more than 15 states that are part of this nationwide movement.
For more information about American Oncology Network, visit www.AONcology.com. For further detls on Zangmeister Cancer Center, please explore our website at zangcenter.com.
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Caroline Hewitt
Vice President of Marketing,
American Oncology Network
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