Coalition News

Press Releases

Monday, October 13, 2008

Coalition Expresses Concerns Over CT Colonography as substitute to Colonoscopy

Coalition highlights concerns over the National CT Colonography study published September 18, in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Salix Pharmaceuticals Becomes Founding Corporate Sponsor Supporting Coalition

We are pleased that Salix has become an active supporter of the Coalition, remarks Steven J. Morris, MD JD FACP FACG, Coalition Board Chairperson and CEO of Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, LLC.

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Coalition Announces Appointment of Executive Director

The National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care announces the appointment of Randall H. H. Madry, as the Coalition’s new Executive Director.

Friday, May 16, 2008

National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care Testifies Before FDA Advisory Panel on Fospropofol Labeling

Coalition Board Member Educates FDA on Concerns that Improper Labeling of Fospropofol Will Negatively Impact Patient Safety during Colonoscopy Screenings

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Non-Profit Group Formed to Promote Safe Colorectal Cancer Screenings and Care

Organization Will Address Increasing Concerns that Future Payment & Coverage Policies Could Negatively Impact the Frequency of Colonoscopy Screening & Sedation Options

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Coalition Letter

Coalition Sends Letter to the Medical Community

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Coalition Letter to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee Advocating Patient Sedation Options for Colonoscopies

The National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care (“The Coalition”), a non-profit organization founded earlier this year, is working to reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer by enhancing patient screening and care options.

National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening & Care
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Building 7, Suite 3
Annapolis, MD 21403-1771
Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm, ET
Phone: (410) 777-5310
Fax: (410) 777-8490
Toll free: 1-866-333-6815
info@preventingcolorectalcancer.org

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