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).
ASTRO’s 2025 Government Relations Resident Fellowship
Posted: July 23, 2024ASTRO's inaugural 2024 Government Relations Fellow shares his experience over the past seven months and why applying for the GR fellow is the right decision for any resident.
Host a Member of Congress at Your Clinic
Posted: June 24, 2024Summer is underway and with that comes the August congressional recess when members of Congress will be looking for opportunities in their states and districts to meet with constituents and learn about their issues. This is a great opportunity to invite your elected officials to tour your radiation oncology facility and in turn help build momentum for ASTRO’s legislative priorities.
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.
