Natasha Tiffany, MD, completed her medical training from Oregon Health and Science University and is currently a physician partner at Hematology Oncology of Salem and was appointed chair of Salem Cancer Institute Thoracic Oncology Committee. An active oncology practitioner, Natasha Tiffany, MD, is also a member of American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO). ASCO is a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of the oncology field in its many aspects: continuing professional education, research, and promotion of high-quality patient care. In fulfilling its functions, the ASCO advocates for legislation that would potentially improve the profession as well as treatment. In 2015, the ASCO worked on having the Congress expedite the passage of the "21st Century Cures Legislation," a bill that, when passed, could help to accelerate the process of discovering, developing, and delivering of the latest treatments to patients. The first draft has been released by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is due for further legislative work in the House and the Senate. The ASCO will be consulting closely with lawmakers to ensure that the proper legislative framework will be designed.
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AuthorNatasha Tiffany, MD, is a physician, educator, and research scientist currently working in Oregon. A Partner and Physician in a private practice located in the state’s capital city of Salem, Dr. Tiffany teaches at her alma mater, Oregon Health & Science University, where she is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Hematology and Medical Oncology Division. Archives
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