ASTRO Radiation Oncology Advocacy Update Breakfast

Monday, October 2, 2023 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

$40 - Member/Nonmember
$25 - Student/Resident/Fellows/Members-in-training

The ASTRO Radiation Oncology Advocacy Update will provide an overview of the pressing health policy issues facing radiation oncology. The session will discuss proposed changes to the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Hospital Outpatient Prospective rules, including code specific rate changes of interest to radiation oncologists. The session will also include an overview of changes to the Quality Payment Program which involves participation in the Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models. Participants will also learn about new guidance related to proper coding and billing for services and hear about payer coverage and regulatory changes. Finally, there will be an overview of ASTRO's legislative advocacy efforts, including physician payment reform, fixing prior authorization and increasing cancer research funding.

This event is in-person only and will not be livestreamed or available onDemand.