The Radiation Oncology Treatment Team
Addressing Challenges and Solutions to Workforce Issues Across the Technical Team
This issue of ASTROnews focuses on the radiation oncology treatment team, addressing challenges and solutions to workforce issues across the technical team. Features include various perspectives from members of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD), and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), as well as a look at the workforce globally.
Med Phys Workforce:
Where Have All of the Physicists Gone and How to Keep the Ones You Have?
Examining the reasons for lower supply of Qualified Medical Physicists and advice on hiring and retention.
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ROCR Act introduced in Congress
ASTRO members advocate for the field in support of ROCR
On May 14-15, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), John Joyce, MD (R-PA), and Paul Tonko (D-NY), introduced the bipartisan Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value-Based Payment Program Act.
