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ASTRO vice chair highlights momentum for ROCR Act

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The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Program (ROCR) Act continues to face an uphill battle on the legislative stage, but proponents say they have momentum on their side. The ROCR Act, which aims to shift radiation reimbursement from fee-for-service to bundled payments, was reintroduced in Congress on March 14.

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Radiation oncology leaders talk Medicare payment reform

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Radiation oncology organizations have come together in an effort to reform Medicare payments for radiation therapy services. The alliance comes in the wake of cuts to Medicare payments for radiation therapy services, which the organizations say threatens patient access to cancer care.

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Radiology, radiation oncology among highest paid medical specialties

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Radiology and radiation oncology are among the top 10 highest average annual compensation medical specialties, according to a May 23 report by Doximity. Radiology and radiation oncology are not immune from these challenges. The report found that the two specialties range between $500,000 and $600,000 in compensation.

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Radiation oncology groups unite to reform Medicare payments

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physician groups representing radiation oncology have partnered to try to reform Medicare payments and expand patient access to high-quality care.

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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

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Ramesh Rengan, MD, PhD, from the University of Washington in Seattle, meanwhile, said that special considerations were taken into account for treating cancer patients via radiation oncology. So, you really had to crystallize your thoughts around that.

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ASTRO letter to Oz emphasizes need for Medicare payment stability

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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) wants to partner with new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, to advance radiation oncology payment reforms. "As The ROCR Act aims to shift radiation reimbursement from fee-for-service to bundled payments.

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Siemens Healthineers, Tower Health enter 10-year partnership

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Siemens Healthineers and Tower Health have formed a 10-year Value Partnership that will focus on equipment enhancement, technology modernization, and improving clinical experience for patients. This includes devices and scanners related to CT, MRI, interventional radiology, and Varian radiation oncology therapies.