By Lower Bucks Today |
May 15, 2024
On May 15, 2024, Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) introduced the bipartisan Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value-Based Program Act of 2024 in Washington, DC. The proposed legislation aims to modernize Medicare reimbursement for radiation therapy, thereby ensuring nationwide access to high-quality cancer treatments. The Act is expected to improve patient outcomes, reduce health disparities and generate savings for Medicare.