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Letter from AVAHO to Secretary Collins

Letter from AVAHO to Secretary Collins

By AVAHO / March 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Letter from AVAHO to Secretary Collins

The Honorable Douglas A. Collins, Secretary US Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Ave., NW Washington, DC 20420   Dear Secretary Collins,   On behalf of the Association of VA Hematology/Oncology (AVAHO), our 1500 members offer sincere congratulations on your recent appointment and confirmation as the 12th Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. In…

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Meet Alec Stone, AVAHO’s Advocacy Consultant

By AVAHO / February 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Meet Alec Stone, AVAHO’s Advocacy Consultant

Alec Stone, Executive Director, National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, has been a leader in national nonprofit management for more than two decades. With an expertise in biomedical research and healthcare advocacy, Mr. Stone has worked with premiere organizations such as the Oncology Nursing Society, American Cancer Society, American Medical Association, American Dental Association,…

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AVAHO Advocacy Updates

By AVAHO / February 26, 2024 / Comments Off on AVAHO Advocacy Updates

Over the last year, AVAHO has firmly established its advocacy efforts, having formed a new advocacy committee, created a legislative action center on our website, and collaborated with several other healthcare organizations to advocate for veteran oncology care, including NOVA (Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs), HOPA (Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Association), and ACCC (Association of Community…

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AVAHO Regional Meetings Update

By AVAHO / January 30, 2024 / Comments Off on AVAHO Regional Meetings Update

In 2023, AVAHO introduced another form of in-person learning: Regional Meetings.  Regional meetings were introduced to provide membership with additional opportunities to interact with fellow AVAHO members, while learning about VA oncology from a multidisciplinary perspective.  Annual Membership survey results frequently request additional networking time and AVAHO listened to those needs.  Many members have never…

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FINANCE 2024

By AVAHO / September 21, 2023 / Comments Off on FINANCE 2024

AVAHO 2024 Budget The 2024 Budget is available for review until 5pm ET on October 9, 2023. The Board of Directors will vote to accept this budget at their regularly scheduled October 11 board meeting. If you have questions or would like additional information, please email admin@avaho.org. AVAHO 2024 FULL BUDGET

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Managing Critical Drug Shortages Overview

By AVAHO / August 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Managing Critical Drug Shortages Overview

Recently, a joint round table discussion was coordinated and presented by thought leaders from AVAHO, HOPA, and the ACCC focusing on the topic of critical drug shortages and their impact on providing optimal oncology care during these challenging times.  The panel consisted of Sol Atienza (HOPA Moderator), Mahta Mahmoudieh (ACCC), Natalie Osagie (AVAHO), Jeffrey Pilz…

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