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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
| ASCO - Assess & Improve Care in Your Hematology-Oncology Practice |
The ASCO State/Regional Affiliate Program in partnership with ASCO News & Forum, has launched a new online
column “Spotlight on State Affiliates.” The West Virginia Oncology Society is proud to have been selected by
ASCO to be the sixth society featured in this series. (Posted 11/10/09)
column “Spotlight on State Affiliates.” The West Virginia Oncology Society is proud to have been selected by
ASCO to be the sixth society featured in this series. (Posted 11/10/09)
ASCO's Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) is designed to promote excellence in cancer care by helping
oncologists create a culture of self-examination and improvement. ASCO is now offering the QOPI Certification
Program to recognize QOPI participants who achieve rigorous standards for cancer care. The QOPI Certification
designation can be used by certified practices to demonstrate an advanced commitment to quality. For more
information or to register, go to qopi.asco.org. (Posted 11/10/09)
oncologists create a culture of self-examination and improvement. ASCO is now offering the QOPI Certification
Program to recognize QOPI participants who achieve rigorous standards for cancer care. The QOPI Certification
designation can be used by certified practices to demonstrate an advanced commitment to quality. For more
information or to register, go to qopi.asco.org. (Posted 11/10/09)
| ASCO - West Virginia Oncology Society "Spotlighted" |
| ASCO and State Society Affiliate Benefits |
| ASCO CAC Network E-News Archives |
ASCO encourages members whose practice administrators are interested in receiving Cancer Policy Today, to forward their contact
information to practice@asco.org. Cancer Policy Today is a bi-weekly series of communications for ASCO members and others in
the cancer community. These timely updates will keep you informed about ASCO's regulatory and legislative efforts and future
advocacy efforts related to Cancer Research, Quality Care and Medicare. (Posted 11/10/09)
information to practice@asco.org. Cancer Policy Today is a bi-weekly series of communications for ASCO members and others in
the cancer community. These timely updates will keep you informed about ASCO's regulatory and legislative efforts and future
advocacy efforts related to Cancer Research, Quality Care and Medicare. (Posted 11/10/09)
| ASCO Extends Resources to Practice Administrators |
| "ASCO - Hot Off The Press!!" Articles |
Proposed Meddicare Physician Fee Schedule Released (Posted 7/8/10)
Change in PECOS Effective Date (Posted 7/8/10)
Congress Fails to Act: Third SGR Cut This Year (Posted 6/4/10)
Presentation on PQRI and E-Prescribing (Posted 6/4/10)
Update on Insurance Coverage of Clinical Trials (Posted 6/4/10)
ASCO Submits Comments to CMS on EHR (Posted 5/13/10)
President Obama Nominates Dr. Donald Berwick for Administrator of CMS (Posted 5/13/10)
Modifier-25 Guidance (Posted 4/5/10)
Update on Status of Promp-Pay Discount (Posted 3/8/10)
Breast Cancer Patients Who Take Aspirin Reduced Risk of Metastasis and Death by Half (Posted 3/8/10)
ASCO Medicare Update (Posted 2/10/10)
QOPI Certification Now Open (Posted 2/9/10)
2010 PQRI Program & Tools (Posted 2/9/10)
Review of CMS Rules on Consultation Codes (Posted 2/9/10)
ASCO Releases Updated Policy Statement on Genetic Testing (Posted 1/25/10)
Consultation Updates from ASCO (Posted 12/17/09)
CMS Releases 2010 Physician Fee Schedule (Posted 12/11/09)
Change in PECOS Effective Date (Posted 7/8/10)
Congress Fails to Act: Third SGR Cut This Year (Posted 6/4/10)
Presentation on PQRI and E-Prescribing (Posted 6/4/10)
Update on Insurance Coverage of Clinical Trials (Posted 6/4/10)
ASCO Submits Comments to CMS on EHR (Posted 5/13/10)
President Obama Nominates Dr. Donald Berwick for Administrator of CMS (Posted 5/13/10)
Modifier-25 Guidance (Posted 4/5/10)
Update on Status of Promp-Pay Discount (Posted 3/8/10)
Breast Cancer Patients Who Take Aspirin Reduced Risk of Metastasis and Death by Half (Posted 3/8/10)
ASCO Medicare Update (Posted 2/10/10)
QOPI Certification Now Open (Posted 2/9/10)
2010 PQRI Program & Tools (Posted 2/9/10)
Review of CMS Rules on Consultation Codes (Posted 2/9/10)
ASCO Releases Updated Policy Statement on Genetic Testing (Posted 1/25/10)
Consultation Updates from ASCO (Posted 12/17/09)
CMS Releases 2010 Physician Fee Schedule (Posted 12/11/09)