The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has received feedback from a number of stakeholders about the challenges of preparing to implement the Radiation Oncology (RO) Model by January 1, 2021. Based on this feedback, it intends to delay the RO Model start date to July 1, 2021, and is pursuing rulemaking to make this change.
Read the CMS announcement.
Posted 10/22/2020
At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
