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New Medicare model may be opportunity for functional radiation medicine

December 4, 2025

On December 1, The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation launched a new payment model test using technology to help improve care for chronic conditions, including those with musculoskeletal pain. Medicare Part B-enrolled providers or suppliers are eligible to apply in 2026, representing a potential opportunity for radiation oncologists treating patients with functional radiation medicine. The ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model is a 10-year, voluntary national test of a new payment approach designed to expand access to technology-supported care for people with chronic conditions. ACCESS will evaluate whether a new, outcome-aligned payment method can improve health outcomes, enhance patient choice, and reduce overall Medicare costs. More details, FAQs and model interest forms are available on CMS.gov.

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