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Legal Battle for Life-Saving Cancer Treatment: How One Lawyer Took on Big Insurance to Expose a Broken System

The recent ProPublica article, "Big Insurance Met Its Match When It Turned Down a Top Trial Lawyer’s Request for Cancer Treatment," sheds light on the issue of insurance denials for…
  • November 7, 2023

Coach Ron Rivera awarded Cancer Support Community’s (CSC) Founders Award, Pledges to Pay It Forward

The National Association for Proton Therapy celebrates Coach Ron's remarkable journey, from proton therapy patient to being awarded the prestigious CSC Founders Award for his commitment to making a difference…
  • October 24, 2023

Just Released: 2023 NAPT Member Survey – Executive Summary

Explore the most recent data on proton therapy. While the 2023 NAPT Member Survey is exclusive to NAPT members, to ensure that critical industry insights reach a wider audience an…
  • October 19, 2023

NAPT submits response letter to the President’s Cancer Panel, advisors to the President on the National Cancer Program.

In early 2023, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the National Cancer Plan, a guide the nation’s…
  • October 18, 2023

NAPT Visits UW’s East Park Cancer Center

The Executive Director of the National Association for Proton Therapy, Jennifer Maggiore recently paid a visit to the University of Wisconsin's innovative East Park Cancer Center, which is set to…
  • October 17, 2023

Announcing The New NAPT Excellence Awards: Honoring Leaders in the Field of Proton Therapy

In an exciting expansion to the Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) proudly unveils the 2024 NAPT Excellence Awards Program. Through a new annual event, NAPT…
  • October 13, 2023

One on One with Michael Butkus, PhD

Dr. Michael Butkus is Co-medical Director and Head of Proton Physics at the Dwoskin Proton Center at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami/UHealth Medical System; and…
  • October 11, 2023

Improving Cancer Care for Veterans: NAPT White Paper on VA Access

Proton therapy's precision, reduced side effects, and enhanced outcomes make it an ideal option for the treatment of many types of cancer. By providing equitable access to advanced treatments like…
  • October 2, 2023

Prior Authorizations and Insurance Denials Create Barriers for Cancer Patients Seeking Proton Therapy, Advocacy Efforts Intensify

The National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) is intensifying its advocacy efforts to address a growing issue that threatens timely access to life-saving proton therapy for cancer patients. Prior authorizations…
  • September 21, 2023

ASTRO 2023 Model Policy for Proton Therapy a Positive Step Forward for Cancer Patients

Input from NAPT critical in the formulation of revised treatment and coverage guidelines, ongoing stakeholder dialogue required for more frequent updates   NAPT applauds revised guidelines for proton therapy approved…
  • September 21, 2023
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