BUFFALO, N.Y. — Last week 2 On Your Side told you about the decision by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to no longer be considered in network for patient coverage with Independent Health's Medicare Advantage program .

That raised many concerns for patients with Roswell Park officials contending they do not feel patients should face higher reimbursement and Independent Health saying it is facing higher costs overall.

So on Friday, State Senator Patrick Gallivan — in a letter to leaders of both organizations — called on both sides to to try to work out a deal, especially since Roswell Park is regarded as the premier cancer care center in the area with over $500 million in state funding over the past five years.

"No doubt medical care is expensive, and both entities have an obli

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