DOTmed May 17, 2024
A significant legislative proposal, the Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value-Based Payment Program Act, has been introduced to Congress with bipartisan support, aiming to overhaul how Medicare reimburses for radiation therapy.
Sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Panetta, John Joyce, and Paul Tonko, the bill proposes a shift from the traditional fee-for-service model to a value-based system that prioritizes patient needs over the quantity of treatments provided.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has expressed strong support for the initiative, highlighting its potential to improve quality, enhance patient outcomes, and reduce health disparities in cancer care. The proposed ROCR program would incorporate episode-based payments, focusing on financially incentivizing treatments that are scientifically proven to be...
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