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February 2025 - Legislator of the Year Governor Josh Shaprio
It was an honor for the Pennsylvania Society of Oncology & Hematology to present Governor Josh Shapiro with the Legislator of the Year award! His unwavering commitment to the health & well-being of Pennsylvanians makes him a true ally to medicine. His focus on healthcare access and equity highlights his dedication to quality care for all. The award was presented on February 19 at the Pennsylvania Capitol Building by two of PSOH's board members, Dr. Edward Balaban and Dr. Kit Lu. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! #PAOncology #HealthcareLeadership #LegislatorOfTheYear #HealthEquity
It was an honor for the Pennsylvania Society of Oncology & Hematology to present Governor Josh Shapiro with the Legislator of the Year award! His unwavering commitment to the health & well-being of Pennsylvanians makes him a true ally to medicine. His focus on healthcare access and equity highlights his dedication to quality care for all. The award was presented on February 19 at the Pennsylvania Capitol Building by two of PSOH's board members, Dr. Edward Balaban and Dr. Kit Lu. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! #PAOncology #HealthcareLeadership #LegislatorOfTheYear #HealthEquity
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ASCO Advocacy Day
On Wednesday September 16, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held its annual Advocacy Day. A contingent of ASCO and PSOH members (pictured below) from across the state met with the offices of several members of congress representing Pennsylvania.
This year's Advocacy Day was no different regardless of the necessary communication modifications. The visits were conducted by either phone or video conferencing. The "asks" focused on the funding of routine patient care costs for Medicaid patients taking part in clinical trials (Clinical Treatment Act, H.R. 913), seeking further congressional support for the Safe Step Act (H.R. 2279/S. 2546) and telehealth legislation made so important by the pandemic. We requested critical financial support of the NIH/NCI to help mitigate interruptions in research and clinical trials brought on by COVID-19. “The ‘asks’ were all received quite well,” noted Dr. Edward Balaban, PSOH past president and state liaison to ASCO, “Interaction with our members of congress, receiving questions and providing information, is always important.”
On Wednesday September 16, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held its annual Advocacy Day. A contingent of ASCO and PSOH members (pictured below) from across the state met with the offices of several members of congress representing Pennsylvania.
This year's Advocacy Day was no different regardless of the necessary communication modifications. The visits were conducted by either phone or video conferencing. The "asks" focused on the funding of routine patient care costs for Medicaid patients taking part in clinical trials (Clinical Treatment Act, H.R. 913), seeking further congressional support for the Safe Step Act (H.R. 2279/S. 2546) and telehealth legislation made so important by the pandemic. We requested critical financial support of the NIH/NCI to help mitigate interruptions in research and clinical trials brought on by COVID-19. “The ‘asks’ were all received quite well,” noted Dr. Edward Balaban, PSOH past president and state liaison to ASCO, “Interaction with our members of congress, receiving questions and providing information, is always important.”
Marilyn J. Heine, MD, FACEP, FACP, FCPP was elected Chair of the American Medical Association Council on Legislation.
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Pennsylvania's Medicaid Prescription Drug List for 2020 is changing.
Dr. Edward Balaban spoke with Spotlight PA journalist, Aneri Pattani. You can view the article here.
Dr. Balaban was also recently featured in an U.S. News and World Report on retired physicians returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read the article.
Dr. Edward Balaban spoke with Spotlight PA journalist, Aneri Pattani. You can view the article here.
Dr. Balaban was also recently featured in an U.S. News and World Report on retired physicians returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read the article.
