Welcome to LegisLink

A Service To The US Oncology Supported Physician Network

As we enter 2010, the first quarter of the year is staged to become one of the most critical periods for health care change in our nation's history. With this comes great responsibility and it is critical that the network of community-based cancer caregivers maintains its focus among Members of Congress. Our team, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., is doing everything possible to educate officials at all levels and promote responsible and beneficial legislation for the advancement of quality cancer care.

As part of our commitment to education and advocacy, we are pleased to share with you the new 2010 versions of www.legislink.com and www.goodgovernmentcommittee.com. There you will find valuable information pertaining to issues at the state and federal levels of government, activities throughout each state and activities on Capitol Hill that may affect the way you are able to deliver cancer care.

Please take a moment to review some of the new features below to provide the US Oncology network with valuable resources for keepin up with the latest government developments and decisions taking place in all 50 states.

Take Action – Learn what is happening at the state and federal levels concerning numerous issues such as reimbursement, drug pricing information, stimulus package results, certificate of need, HIT-EMR-ACO advances and much more pertaining to your practice.
Legislator Search – Obtain contact information for every member of government from the President of the United States to your State House Representative or Assemblyman made available by only entering your zip code. Results include members' full committee assignment information and complete contact details for your letter faxes and phone calls.
Cancer Center Site Visits – Find all the resources you need to invite, host and follow-up with key government officials at any level.
Good Government Committee – Find all of the resources, contact and donor information needed for eligable members in the Good Government Committee.
Outside Resources – This page offers links to numerous entities that support the advancement of cancer research - support tht may be invaluable to today's cancer patients and cancer caregivers as they pursue common policy goals.
Principles for Reform – These principles outline broad policy goals for improving cancer care access, efficiency and quality created based on the experiences of one-fifth of the entire nation’s physician network.
Contact Us – Our team information available for your use at any time.

Now is an important opportunity for each community oncology practice to introduce new Members of Congress and their staff - and reacquaint incumbent Members -- to the community based model of care. Your patient-centric focus Principles for Reform and leading advances in research, clinical trials and treatment technology represent the most extensive information platform for understanding cancer care in the United States.

Take a moment to review each tool on the LegisLink Web site, create a login and feel free to contact a member of the US Oncology Government Relations & Public Policy Team at any point.