The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the Radiation Oncology (RO Model) final rule, which establishes an indefinite delay in the implementation of the payment model. According to the rule, if CMS decides to pursue the RO Model in the future, the date will be issued as part of rulemaking not less than six months prior to the determined launch date.

ASTRO remains committed to value-based care in radiation oncology. Episodic payments for radiation therapy services have great potential to improve quality and equity while reducing cancer care costs, and we will continue to advocate for proposals that achieve these goals. Read ASTRO's summary of the final rule.