12/18/2018

Important Oncology Related News

In Case You Missed It: Watch ASCO’s Webinar on 2019 Medicare Reimbursement Changes

(ASCO in Action) Dec 11, 2018 - ASCO recently hosted a webinar outlining important changes to Medicare reimbursement starting Jan. 1, 2019.  READ ARTICLE

PTAC OKs New Payment Model for Community Oncology

WASHINGTON -- An oncology care model that proposes to decrease overall Medicare spending, while bettering quality of care, won the approval of a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) advisory committee.  READ MORE

FDA To Facilitate Access To Unapproved Drugs

(BioCentury) Dec 14, 2018 - FDA plans to launch a new program in 2019 that will help patients gain access to unapproved therapies. The agency will field telephone requests from physicians and patients, streamline the application process, and act as an intermediary between physicians or patients and drug manufacturers. READ ARTICLE