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COA Expresses Concern With Mandatory Radiation Oncology Model
In response to CMS’ announcement outlining the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model, the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has expressed concerns over the model being mandatory or “required” by the agency.
In response to CMS’ announcement outlining the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model, the Community Oncology Alliance has expressed concerns over the model being mandatory or “required” by the agency. While they note that the model does include a much-needed policy proposal to implement site-neutral payment, they do not support mandatory models.
They add that if models are reasonable and advance value-based care, then voluntary provider participation will be robust and that mandatory models can subject patients with cancer and other serious diseases to disruptions in care that they need and are guaranteed and entitled to under Medicare.
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Politics vs Science: The Future of US Public Health
February 4th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, on the public health implications of the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the role of public health leaders in advocating for science and health.
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“Expanding Access Isn’t Just About Fairness—It’s About Building Better Treatments for Everyone”
February 16th 2025Regina Barragan-Carrillo, MD, a postdoctoral fellow at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, discussed findings that show 76% of renal cell carcinoma trials take place in wealthy countries, amid news that clinical trial access for the world's poor may become even more challenging.
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