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The Role of Network Adequacy in Cancer Patients’ Access to Care

May 15, 2026

Cancer patients often require timely access to specialists and subspecialists with expertise in their specific type of cancer. When networks are too limited, cancer patients may be forced to go through mountains of paperwork and appeals to obtain coverage, travel long distances to receive needed care, or seek care from out-of-network providers, which is costly and can severely disrupt or delay their treatment.

The white paper describes the impact of network adequacy on access to care and outlines policy recommendations, and the infographic illustrates why robust provider networks are especially critical for cancer patients. 

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March 30, 2026

Copay Accumulator Programs Increase Costs for Cancer Patients

Many cancer patients struggle to afford the cost of their prescription drugs and rely on copay assistance. Copay accumulator programs, however, prevent patients from fully benefiting from copay assistance.

This overview provides an introduction to copay accumulators, and this sample scenario illustrates how money moves under these programs.

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Medicare Coverage of New Oncology Technology

February 27, 2026

Advances in medical devices have the potential to improve patient outcomes, reduce beneficiaries’ overall cost of care, and lower potential costs to the Medicare program. As cancer risk increases with age, it is critical to understand how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ensures access to cutting-edge oncology technologies under Medicare – the primary insurer for individuals over 65. This paper analyzes Medicare’s coverage determination process and proposals to expedite beneficiaries’ access to new oncology technologies and presents policy recommendations for reform.

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Sources of Health Care Coverage in the United States

December 10, 2025

Health insurance coverage is essential for cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management and is a strong indicator of cancer survival. 

This infographic shows the types of health coverage held by working-age Americans and cancer patients and survivors and provides a breakdown of the groups most likely to be uninsured.

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