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Medicare change could cost standalone proton therapy centers millions

This article originally appeared in the Florida Times-Union: Medicare change could cost standalone proton therapy centers millions By Beth Reese Cravey The two freestanding proton therapy centers in Jacksonville face…
  • October 9, 2026
  • Advocacy, NAPT News

Same treatment, 30% less pay: Medicare’s new math will put cancer care out of reach

This op-ed was originally published in the Washington Examiner on September 27, 2026. Read it here. By Dr. Shannon MacDonald, Southwest Florida Proton My first patient at Southwest Florida Proton…
  • October 5, 2026
  • Advocacy, NAPT News

NAPT Advocacy Report: 1H 2026

On The Hill In April, NAPT met with key Congressional offices and committee staff to advocate for policies that protect and expand access to proton therapy. Discussions focused on improving…
  • August 6, 2026
  • Advocacy, NAPT News

NAPT Advocacy Report: 2025

Throughout 2025, the National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) continued to amplify its advocacy efforts and health policy initiatives. These efforts aligned with NAPT’s mission to increase access to proton…
  • December 19, 2025
  • Advocacy, NAPT News

The Red Journal (11.15.25) Features 2024 NAPT Research Forum Proceedings Including First-Ever Consensus Findings Among NAPT, PCG, and PTCOG

Last fall, experts from across the country gathered at the NAPT Research Forum in Washington, D.C. to discuss one of the most pressing issues in cancer care today: how to…
  • October 30, 2025
  • Advocacy, NAPT News, Research

Proton Therapy Continues To Be An Option for Certain Patients Amid Ongoing Access Barriers

2025 NAPT Annual Member Survey Highlights Increases in Patients and Conditions Treated; Continued Barriers to Access, Including Prior Authorization Delays, and Insurance Denials   JACKSONVILLE, FL, September 29, 2025  -…
  • September 29, 2025
  • Advocacy, NAPT News, Press Releases, Research

NAPT Advocacy Report: 1H 2025

On the Hill In March, NAPT met with key Congressional offices and committee staff to advocate for policies that protect and expand access to proton therapy. Discussions focused on improving…
  • July 1, 2025
  • Advocacy, NAPT News

Accelerating Progress Through Collaboration 

As we follow the actions of the new presidential administration and await more announcements about healthcare leadership and cancer research initiatives, it’s a good time to reflect on the past…
  • January 27, 2025
  • Advocacy, NAPT News

NAPT’s 2024 Advocacy Report: Download Now

NAPT Advocacy Report: 2024 Throughout 2024, the National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) continued to amplify its advocacy efforts and health policy initiatives. These efforts aligned with NAPT’s mission to…
  • January 16, 2025
  • Advocacy, NAPT News

Long-Term Heart Health: New Study Highlights Benefits of Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors

Article by: Texas Center for Proton Therapy A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that incidences of cardiac dysfunction amongst breast cancer survivors increased eightfold within the…
  • October 30, 2024
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  • Medicare change could cost standalone proton therapy centers millions
  • Same treatment, 30% less pay: Medicare’s new math will put cancer care out of reach
  • 10 Years, 6,000 Patients and a Story of Perseverance
  • The Dana-Farber Proton Therapy Symposium: Advancing the Conversation on the Future of Proton Therapy
  • First Patient To Complete Proton Therapy at Moffitt Rings Bell

The National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) and its members support cancer research and treatment innovation and are committed to raising awareness about the value of proton therapy among policymakers, insurers, caregivers and patients to ensure that this advanced treatment modality is affordable and available in communities across the country.

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