Health Policy Report – August 20, 2024
The US Oncology Network’s State Policy Team Attends the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) The US Oncology Network’s state government relations team recently attended the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Annual Summit in Louisville, Kentucky, from August 3-8. Since its inception in 1975, NCSL has been a crucial resource for America’s 50 states,…
Health Policy Report – August 6, 2024
Dr. Moshe Chasky Pens Letter in the Washington Post on Site Neutral Payment On July 27, the Washington Post published a letter to the editor written by Dr. Moshe Chasky, a hematologist-oncologist at Alliance Cancer Specialists. Dr. Chasky’s letter highlighted how the payment disparity between hospital-affiliated providers and independent providers is driving consolidation and incentivizing…
Health Policy Report – July 25, 2024
Texas Oncology – Waco Hosts HHS Delegation and Site Visit On June 24, Texas Oncology – Waco hosted representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for a site visit. Led by…
Health Policy Report – July 10, 2024
The US Oncology Network PAC Hosts Dinner with RMCC and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) On Tuesday, June 18, The US Oncology Network and Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC) hosted a dinner discussion with Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) in downtown Denver. The discussion focused on cancer care delivered in Denver, research and clinical trials at RMCC, and…
Health Policy Report – June 25, 2024
Texas Oncology Hosts Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) On Monday, June 17, Texas Oncology – Tyler hosted Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) for a tour of their Northeast Texas Cancer & Research Institute in Tyler, Texas. In attendance were Dr. Mark Saunders, Dr. Thomas Gregory, Dr. Donald Richards, Dr. Jordan Toulouse Buess, Doug Barnard, Neal Dave, PharmD,…
Health Policy Report – June 11, 2024
CMS Extends Enhancing Oncology Model On May 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center (CMMI) announced that it is seeking applications for a second cohort of participants in its Enhanced Oncology Model (EOM). The new cohort will start its 5-year model performance period on July 1, 2025, and expire at the same…
Health Policy Report – May 29, 2024
Texas Oncology Hosts Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Dallas On Tuesday, May 28, Texas Oncology-Methodist Dallas Cancer Center hosted Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) for a site visit to learn more about community cancer care. Rep. Crockett was joined by Dr. Darshan Gandi, Dr. Atisha Manhas, Practice Director Angie Grappe, and several support staff to provide Congresswoman…
Health Policy Report – May 14, 2024
UnitedHealth Group CEO Appears Before Congress to Discuss Change Healthcare Cyberattack On May 1, UnitedHealth Group (UHG) CEO Andrew Witty faced bipartisan criticism of his handling of the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare during his testimony before the Senate Finance Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. During the Senate…
Health Policy Report – April 30, 2024
Dr. Mark T. Fleming Pens LTE In Response to Op-Ed by Former HHS Secretaries on Site Neutral Payment ReformDr. Mark T. Fleming, Chair of The Network’s National Policy Board, recently penned a letter to the editor (LTE) in STAT News on the need for Congress to finish the job on site neutral payment reform. The…
Health Policy Report – April 16, 2024
Texas Oncology – San Antonio Hosts Site Visit with Representative Greg Casar On Wednesday, April 3, Texas Oncology – San Antonio, hosted Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) for a site visit at their downtown practice. During the one-hour tour led by Dr. Allyson Harroff, Regional Medical Director, Brenda Elmendorf, Practice Administrator, Natasha Pacilio-Kidder, Nurse Manager, Becky…