Journal article
Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model (APM): An Introduction and Primer for the Proposed Rule for Practices and Providers
Practical Radiation Oncology, v 11(1), pp E22-E29
01 Jan 2021
PMID: 32422397
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Abstract
Purpose: The Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model (RO-APM) is an alternative payment model under which Medicare patients would be reimbursed using an episode-based payment schema rather than the current fee-for-service schema. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center has published a proposed rule for the RO-APM. However, there is no accessible resource that summarizes information about the proposed rule in an easily understandable form.
Methods and Materials: Information regarding the RO-APM was accessed through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center website and listening sessions and review of the proposed rule. We summarize the most important information regarding the background, mechanics, and timeline of the proposed rule to facilitate wider understanding in the radiation oncology community and answer commonly held questions.
Results: The proposed rule for the RO-APM would cover 40% and have widespread effect on the future of radiation oncology. We provide a primer that summarizes important information regarding the rule for practices and providers.
Conclusion: The proposed RO-APM will change the landscape of radiation oncology reimbursement. Understanding the implications of the model will be key to mainlining a successful practice. (C) 2020 American Society for Radiation Oncology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Title
- Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model (APM): An Introduction and Primer for the Proposed Rule for Practices and Providers
- Creators
- Richard Li - City Of Hope National Medical CenterCatheryn Yashar - University of California, San DiegoNikhil Thaker - Arizona OncologySushil Beriwal - UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterScott Glaser - City Of Hope National Medical Center
- Publication Details
- Practical Radiation Oncology, v 11(1), pp E22-E29
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Radiation Oncology (and Nuclear Medicine)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000607726300008
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85087514953
- Other Identifier
- 991021897279404721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Oncology
- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging