As an oncologist, I’m deeply concerned by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) decision to remove the universal birth-dose recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine.
I write in adamant support of preserving the universal hepatitis B vaccine birth-dose recommendation, echoing the overwhelming scientific consensus upheld by the #AmericanAcademyofPediatrics (AAP) and the #AmericanMedicalAssociation (AMA)
We came, we saw, we fought… for access to cancer care! @ASCO#AMA25 Our delegates pushed fwd:
✅ Study the impact of IRA
✅ Need for accountability w AI per insurers for prior auth (PA)
✅ Limit medicare PA
✅ Create public scorecard for care delay due to denied PA
🥳Check out this article highlighting our work at the AMA HOD 2025 Annual Meeting, published on ASCO’s website:
⭐️“ASCO Builds Momentum in the AMA House of Delegates”⭐️⬇️
https://t.co/xj3Ohr0rz9
My first ASCO meeting was a tremendous success. The highlight was meeting our inspiring and accomplished ASCO President, Dr. Robin Zon, MD, FACP, FASCO! #WomenLeadersInMedicine
Stepping away from the hospital to learn about breakthrough research and global collaborations reminded me why I chose this specialty. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such a dynamic and impactful community.
Honored to have been appointed to serve on the California Medical Association Council on Medication Legislation. We held our annual meeting this past Friday, March 21.