Last month was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to recognize that while we’ve made incredible strides in the fight against cancer, there are still significant barriers in the way of patients getting the care they need. One of the most pressing issues is the fluctuating cost of care depending on where a patient receives treatment. Patients who seek care for something as vital as a mammogram, often find themselves paying significantly more because a corporate health system acquired their provider.

Whether getting a routine screening or undergoing complex treatment, patients deserve equal access to affordable care. The Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act in the Senate aims to fix this by leveling the playing field and making health care more affordable for everyone, regardless of where care is provided.

Every day, I have the privilege of working to help cancer patients across Central and Northern New York who are facing tremendous challenges. But one of the greatest barriers we hear about time and time again is the........

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