| West Virginia Oncology Society |
On October 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final 2010 physician
fee schedule that includes a 1 percent reduction for oncology services for 2010. Oncology will still be
subject to a 6 percent total cut that will be phased in over four years. This is less drastic than the 6
percent cut for 2010 that CMS included in its proposed fee schedule, however, ASCO is concerned
about any cuts to oncology and will be working to mitigate those cuts in the coming months.
ASCO sent out a Member Alert November 4, highlighting some of the key components of the fee
schedule that affect oncology practices. ASCO will continue to provide detailed information of the
overall impact on oncology in 2010 and future years. As we analyze all the elements of the fee
schedule, we will provide you with complete details on the changes affecting oncologists and their
practices.
For more information, contact ASCO's Cancer Policy & Clinical Affairs Department at 571-483-1670
or publicpolicy@asco.org.
fee schedule that includes a 1 percent reduction for oncology services for 2010. Oncology will still be
subject to a 6 percent total cut that will be phased in over four years. This is less drastic than the 6
percent cut for 2010 that CMS included in its proposed fee schedule, however, ASCO is concerned
about any cuts to oncology and will be working to mitigate those cuts in the coming months.
ASCO sent out a Member Alert November 4, highlighting some of the key components of the fee
schedule that affect oncology practices. ASCO will continue to provide detailed information of the
overall impact on oncology in 2010 and future years. As we analyze all the elements of the fee
schedule, we will provide you with complete details on the changes affecting oncologists and their
practices.
For more information, contact ASCO's Cancer Policy & Clinical Affairs Department at 571-483-1670
or publicpolicy@asco.org.
| CMS Releases 2010 Physician Fee Schedule |
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