Health Policy Updates

Alerts and links on late-breaking news impacting community cancer care
Stopgap Funding Bill Passes Congress, Headed to President’s Desk
November 17, 2023

Stopgap Funding Bill Passes Congress, Headed to President’s Desk

The Senate passed a stopgap bill averting a government shutdown ahead of November 17 deadline.

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Congressman Jodey Arrington Speaks at The US Oncology Network’s National Policy Board Meeting
November 16, 2023

Congressman Jodey Arrington Speaks at The US Oncology Network’s National Policy Board Meeting

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington participated in a fireside chat at The Network’s Fall National Policy Board Leadership Meeting in Houston, TX.

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Network Physicians Advocate for Community Oncology on Capitol Hill
October 24, 2023

Network Physicians Advocate for Community Oncology on Capitol Hill

On October 19, Network physicians met with key lawmakers in Washington, D.C., including members of the House Energy & Commerce, Ways & Means, and Education & the Workforce Committees, to advocate on behalf of community oncology.

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Our Commitment to High-Quality and Cost-Effective Cancer Care through EOM
October 3, 2023

Our Commitment to High-Quality and Cost-Effective Cancer Care through EOM

Starting July 1, 2023, 12 oncology practices across the U.S. with more than 1,000 physicians — including Texas Oncology — started implementing the Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) developed by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Court Strikes Down HHS Copay Accumulator Rule
October 2, 2023

Court Strikes Down HHS Copay Accumulator Rule

Court sides with patient groups; copay accumulators now limited to branded drugs with generic equivalents.

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HHS Names First Ten Drugs for Medicare Negotiations
August 29, 2023

HHS Names First Ten Drugs for Medicare Negotiations

HHS Names First Ten Drugs for Medicare Negotiations

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The Network Sends Letter in Support of Bill to Stop Payment Cuts to  Radiation Oncology
August 22, 2023

The Network Sends Letter in Support of Bill to Stop Payment Cuts to Radiation Oncology

The Network recently sent a support letter to congressional members on mitigating payment cuts to radiation oncology

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Dr. Ralph Heaven Pens Op-Ed on Need for Site Neutral Payments in Cancer Care
August 21, 2023

Dr. Ralph Heaven Pens Op-Ed on Need for Site Neutral Payments in Cancer Care

Dr. Ralph Heaven of Texas Oncology Abilene publishes op-ed in Dallas Morning News on need for site neutral payments in Cancer Care.

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CMS Releases 2024 Medicare<br>Payment Proposed Rule
July 19, 2023

CMS Releases 2024 Medicare
Payment Proposed Rule

On July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP).

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The US Oncology Network Applauds Reintroduction of the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act
July 6, 2023

The US Oncology Network Applauds Reintroduction of the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act

The bill, introduced by Reps. Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), and Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), would establish a more equitable reimbursement structure for cancer care delivered in the community setting.

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