Oncology News Central (ONC)“We Have a Plan”: Debra Patt on Patient Care and the Bigger Picture

The 49-year-old breast cancer specialist typically sees patients two days per week and spends the rest of her time pursuing other interests such as research and public policy. Dr. Patt has testified before the Texas legislature and Congress on issues ranging from legislation aimed at reducing prior authorization hurdles to the need to reform the 340B Drug Pricing Program to ensure that more federal funds reach underserved populations in her role as executive vice president of policy and strategy at Texas Oncology, a large community-based practice with more than 500 physicians.