Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Leaders Participating in Community Oncology Alliance Annual Conference

Fort Myers, Fla., March 17, 2022 –  Physicians and senior leaders of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) will be participating in the 2022 Community Oncology Conference hosted by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) this week in Kissimmee, Florida. Developed exclusively for community oncology physicians, pharmacists, administrators and advocates, the annual gathering of more than 1,500 professionals will focus on the path forward to ensuring that patients have access to high-quality, affordable, cutting-edge cancer care close to where they live and work.

Serving as panelists for the COA 2022 Community Oncology Conference are:

• FCS President & Managing Physician and COA Immediate Past President Michael Diaz, MD – “Employer/Payer Alert: Why the Site of Cancer Care Delivery Matters” and “Going After Pharmacy Benefit Managers”
• FCS Vice President of Pharmacy/Rx To Go Ray Bailey, BPharm, RPh – “The New World of Oral Cancer Drug Dispensing: Pharmacy Challenges & Solutions”

FCS Chief Executive Officer Nathan H. Walcker said, “As cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States, it is imperative that we continue sharing best practices with the nation’s top oncology care providers to advocate for our patients and a strong future for community oncology.”

“My colleagues and I value this opportunity to delve into the clinical, operational and business opportunities that will further enhance our ability to deliver the expert and personalized care that every patient deserves,” added Dr. Diaz.

The Community Oncology Alliance is dedicated to ensuring that cancer patients have access to quality, affordable and accessible cancer care in their local communities.