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

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This was something that healthcare systems in the U.S. in the modern era of healthcare had not been used to adapting to, as was the general public, said Ella Kazerooni, MD, from the University of Michigan. Kazerooni and colleagues worked to develop protocols to reallocate healthcare resources while also keeping workers safe.

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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. It has been my privilege to work on behalf of our ASTRO members these past 22 years,” Thevenot said, in a statement.

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Golden Valley opens radiation oncology center

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Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare recently opened the Dr. James and JoAnn Bourland Radiation Oncology Center in Clinton, MO. Dr. James and JoAnn Bourland Radiation Oncology Center at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Clinton, MO. Image courtesy of Business Wire.

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Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Radiation Oncology Reimbursement Introduced in Congress

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milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:49 May 16, 2024 — Today marks a significant milestone in cancer care with the introduction of bipartisan federal legislation that would revolutionize Medicare reimbursement for radiation therapy. The Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value-Based Payment Program Act of 2024, sponsored by Sen.

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ASTRO applauds new legislation on radiation therapy payments

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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) applauded the introduction of legislation in Congress on May 15 that could radically change the way Medicare pays for radiation therapy. More than 40 healthcare institutions and organizations have signed on in support of the ROCR ACT. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Reps.

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GE HealthCare to acquire MIM Software

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GE HealthCare (GEHC) plans to acquire medical imaging software developer MIM Software. The company will integrate MIM's software into its own advanced visualization offerings in an effort to support AI-based segmentation and contouring and dosimetry analysis in the fields of radiology, molecular imaging, and radiation oncology.