The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is pleased with the Senate’s confirmation of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
“COA congratulates Secretary Sebelius on her appointment by President Obama,” said Dr. Patrick Cobb, president of COA. “As the Administration embarks on an overhaul of the nation’s health care system, COA looks forward to working with the new Secretary to address the cancer care crisis and to secure the delivery of quality treatment for millions of cancer patients.”
As governor of Kansas, Sebelius showed a strong commitment to ensuring her constituents had access to quality and affordable health care. During her administration, she proposed that every uninsured child have health insurance from birth until age five. In addition, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) developed the 2009 Kansas Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Plan. The plan coordinates local, state and federal agencies, healthcare professionals and the private sector to work together to maintain essential public services, preserve community health and protect the health and safety of Kansans.
“While the U.S. has the best cancer care in the world, lack of proper Medicare reimbursement for cancer drugs and services is causing a crisis for community oncologists. And every day, more people retire or face unemployment as we struggle with the impact of the economy. We look forward to Secretary Sebelius’ support as we take on these challenging issues and work to ensure that cancer patients continue to have access to quality treatment in the community clinic setting,” said Dr. Cobb.
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