CMS pitches new hospital payment category for CAR-T by Paige Minemyer Monday, May 11, 2020 The Trump administration has proposed creating a new hospital payment category for CAR T-cell therapy.
Report: Deals among oncology practices increased over 20% by Robert King Friday, April 24, 2020 Over the past two years, 20% of oncology clinics have been acquired by other practices in a bid to avoid hospital consolidation, a report finds
Oncology practices want quick transition to telehealth to stay by Robert King Thursday, April 23, 2020 Oncology practices have turned to telehealth amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but major questions on payments stand in the way of long-term adoption
Biofourmis acquires oncology-focused platform Gaido Health by Heather Landi Thursday, April 16, 2020 Digital therapeutics startup Biofourmis announced Thursday it has acquired Gaido Health from Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Study: Cancer patients face high costs under short-term plans by Paige Minemyer Thursday, February 27, 2020 A newly diagnosed cancer patient could face significant out-of-pocket costs if they’re enrolled in a short-term health plan, according to a new study.
Congress urged to ensure clinical trial coverage for Medicaid by Joanne Finnegan Thursday, February 20, 2020 A coalition has urged Congress to ensure that Medicaid patients are guaranteed coverage to participate in potentially life-saving clinical trials.
Oncologists pressing Congress to narrow wait for cancer drugs by Robert King Tuesday, February 4, 2020 An oncologist group is pressing Congress to pass a 72-hour deadline for pharmacies, PBMs and insurers to approve and fill cancer drug prescriptions.
COTA by Robert King How do you improve the way physicians treat cancer? That is the very question that COTA seeks to answer.
Personalizing Radiotherapy in Oncology: The Evolution of Treatment Presented by: Varian Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments used to fight cancer in the U.S., with more than half of cancer patients receiving it either alone or in combination with other medical interventions.
CVS unveils new precision medicine initiative for oncology by Paige Minemyer Thursday, December 12, 2019 CVS is launching a new program aimed at boosting access to genetic testing for people with advanced cancers.
