The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for independent community oncology practices and the patients they serve. We are the only organization dedicated solely to community oncology. Our mission is to strengthen independent community oncology through advocacy and practice support.

The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for independent community oncology practices and the patients they serve. We are the only organization dedicated solely to community oncology. Our mission is to strengthen independent community oncology through advocacy and practice support.

Featured from COA

  • AI Playbook

    The COA AI Playbook is a strategic and operational framework for assessing and responsibly adopting artificial intelligence in independent community oncology practices.

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    Quality of Care

    Community oncology practices are the backbone of cancer care delivery in the United States, providing care to the majority of patients with cancer.1-3 Community practices are embedded within local communities and are uniquely positioned to address the needs of their specific patient populations. This includes serving diverse and historically medically underserved groups, who may face barriers to accessing high-quality cancer care elsewhere.1,

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    Community Oncology Alliance Advocates Converge on Capitol Hill to Protect Patient Access to Affordable Cancer Care

    The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) convened nearly 100 advocates in Washington, D.C., today to ask Congress to support bipartisan policy solutions that help lower costs and increase access to care for patients of independent community oncology practices.

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    COA Welcomes Sean McCarson as Director of State Regulation and Policy

    The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) announced today that Sean McCarson, MPA, has joined the team as Director of State Regulation and Policy. McCarson will help COA members effectively advocate for policies in their states that support high-quality, affordable, and locally accessible cancer care.

Upcoming Events

Join professionals and advocates from across the country at one of our informative events.

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Introducing the COA AI Playbook: A Framework for Evaluating and Implementing AI in Community Oncology

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CAN & COPA Monthly Membership Meeting - July 23, 2026

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COPA Monthly Membership Meeting Call - August 13, 2026

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