Description of Association of Northern California Oncologists
ANCO is dedicated to assisting oncologists and their staffs deliver the highest quality patient care by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas, data, and knowledge and by representing the interests of oncologists, nurses, practice managers, and people living with cancer before state and federal government agencies, regional and national oncology and medical societies, and insurance and pharmaceutical companies. ANCO's goal is to preserve and defend the autonomy of oncologists to provide the highest quality cancer care to people living with cancer. Our clearly defined objectives are to:• Serve as an advocate and liaison for its members before national and regional organizations (i.e., government, private, and corporate), as well as public and private payers.• Play an active role in the reimbursement environment on behalf of oncologists, nurses, practice managers, and people living with cancer. • Provide clinical education to oncologists and nurses and professional education to oncologists, nurses, and practice managers.