News & Events

AONN+ Board Member Andrea (Andi) Dwyer helped lead a three-year collaboration with the CDC and policymakers that resulted in new ICD-10 codes for Lynch Syndrome, BRCA1, BRCA2, and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, improving coverage and access to genetic testing and diagnostic services for patients.

AONN+ encourages oncology navigators to complete a brief Commission on Cancer survey that will help shape future navigation program development, identify emerging trends, and strengthen support for the oncology navigation community.

AONN+ Advisor Sharon Gentry joined national healthcare leaders at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Policy Forum to discuss workforce shortages, access barriers, and innovative strategies for improving cancer care delivery and patient trust in rural communities.

Gainesville, Fla. (June 1, 2025) – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking grant program in partnership with Gilead Sciences aimed at advancing the field of oncology navigation and enhancing patient outcomes within the healthcare setting. This initiative is designed to support the creation, enhancement, and expansion of innovative tools that optimize efficiency and elevate the critical role of oncology navigators.

Gainesville, Fla. (May 22, 2025) – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is pleased to announce that long-time member, and seasoned healthcare executive Rani Khetarpal, MBA, has been announced as President of its Board of Trustees for a term that will run through 2027.

Washington, DC, February 25, 2025 – The House of Representatives will this week consider a budget resolution that instructs the House Energy and Commerce Committee to reduce spending by $880 billion. Most of those cuts are expected to come from Medicaid.