The ROCR Act: Past, Present and Future
Posted: November 6, 2024As 2024 winds down, this is a good time to take stock of radiation oncology’s efforts to advance Medicare payment reform legislation, known as the Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value Based Program Act (S. 4330/HR 8404).
Head and Neck Cancer Patients may have their Dental Services Covered by Medicare
Posted: August 6, 2024As a general rule, Medicare does not cover dental services, except in limited circumstances. The 2024 MPFS final rule details scenarios in which Medicare will now cover dental services that are medically necessary for patients undergoing covered treatments. Read more on the details of the new policy and what needs to be in place to work collaboratively with dental providers.
ASTRO Policy Engagement: From Legislation to Regulation
Posted: March 27, 2024ASTRO Health Policy Council Chair Catheryn Yashar, MD, FASTRO, provides a narrative of the internal process ASTRO undertakes when the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issues Notices of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) involving regulatory and policy changes impacting radiation oncology.
ASTRO Releases New Radiation Oncology Payment Reform Legislative Proposal
Posted: June 28, 2023ASTRO releases a new radiation oncology payment reform legislative proposal. Review the payment program and provide your feedback.
