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Insurance Denials and Appeals Toolkit

Dealing with cancer is a stressful time for any patient and their family members. A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and if your insurance company denies your treatment, it can…
  • May 10, 2025

Proton Therapy is a High Value Cancer Treatment

Proton therapy is a targeted and precise type of radiation therapy that results in fewer side effects for patients and higher quality of life during treatment and throughout survivorship. Proton…
  • May 9, 2025

Insurance Delays and Denials Create Barriers to Advanced Cancer Treatment

Proton therapy, a proven and life-saving cancer treatment, remains inaccessible to many patients whose physicians have recommended it for certain types of cancer. Restrictive insurance guidelines and a burdensome prior…
  • May 7, 2025

2024 NAPT Member Survey Executive Summary

Explore the most recent data on proton therapy. While the 2024 NAPT Member Survey is exclusive to NAPT members, to ensure that critical industry insights reach a wider audience an…
  • June 28, 2024

Temporal Evolution and Diagnostic Diversification of Patients Receiving Proton Therapy in the United States: A Ten-Year Trend Analysis

This poster, titled "Temporal Evolution and Diagnostic Diversification of Patients Receiving Proton Therapy in the United States: A Ten-Year Trend Analysis" presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape of…
  • June 12, 2024

NAPT Patient Advocate Community

Discover inspiring first-hand stories of cancer survival from those who have received proton therapy. Learn how NAPT’s Patient Advocate Community (PAC) champions equitable access and educates stakeholders. Download our one-sheet…
  • June 2, 2024

NAPT White Paper: VA Access

Introducing a bill that supports the inclusion of proton therapy in the VHA coverage policy for radiation cancer treatment is a crucial step toward improving the lives of veterans. Cancer…
  • October 2, 2023

Model Policy Coverage of Proton Therapy

Proton therapy is a technologically advanced method to deliver curative radiation doses to cancerous tumors. The unique characteristics of how protons interact within the human body allow the delivery of…
  • September 22, 2023

Proton Therapy Myth Vs. Facts

Understanding The Facts About PROTON THERAPY Proton therapy is a life-saving cancer treatment backed by decades of science and delivered by proven technology. Unfortunately, a lack o f awareness and…
  • September 22, 2023

NAPT Letter to Presidents Cancer Panel

The National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) sent a comprehensive letter to the President's Cancer Panel in response to an appeal for input, aligning with the National Cancer Plan and…
  • January 18, 2023

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  • 2025 National Proton Conference Highlights Major Advances in Research, Patient Access, and Clinical Innovation
  • Coach Goes Head-to-Head with Cancer

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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LATEST NAPT NEWS

  • PTCOG 63: A Historic First in Latin America and a Global Showcase of Particle Therapy Innovation
  • Honoring Excellence in Proton Therapy: Celebrating the 2025 NAPT Award Recipients
  • Benny’s Story: A Brain Tumor Awareness Month Spotlight
  • 2025 National Proton Conference Highlights Major Advances in Research, Patient Access, and Clinical Innovation
  • Coach Goes Head-to-Head with Cancer

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