Medscape September 18, 2020
Beginning in 2021, Medicare will test alternative methods of paying for radiation oncology and dialysis, with the giant federal insurer saying it is seeking to improve the quality of care delivered and also save money.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced it had finalized a rule creating the two test programs. Both programs are set to start January 1. The kidney care model will run through June 30, 2027, with expected savings of $23 million, according to a CMS news release. The radiation oncology (RO) model will end December 31, 2025, with expected savings of $230 million, CMS said.
“We believe the models will further the agency’s goal of increasing the extent to which CMS initiatives...
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