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ASCO Advocates for New Payment Models That Reward Quality of Care
The U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee has solicited ASCO’s feedback and input on strategies to overhaul the Medicare reimbursement system. In a letter responding to the Committee’s request, ASCO underscores the need for a more rational, functional, and sustainable system of payment that incentivizes quality patient care.
ASCO has provided national leadership and expertise in cancer quality measure development, specification and testing through its Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI). In its response to the committee, the Society emphasizes the importance of oncologist-led quality improvement efforts such as QOPI, and encourages CMS to leverage ASCO’s existing programs as part of payment reform efforts.
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Source: ASCO in Action
Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care Prior Authorization Decisions
October 24th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the October 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that explored prior authorization decisions in cancer care by race and ethnicity for commercially insured patients.
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Comparing Breast Cancer Treatment Outcomes Between Fee-for-Service and Medicare Advantage
April 4th 2025This study examined postdiagnosis breast cancer treatment outcomes for Medicare Advantage vs fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare in Ohio and found no significant differences overall but disparities for Black patients with FFS Medicare.
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