On July 25, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule for calendar year 2019. The deadline for submitting comments on the proposed rule is September 24, 2018.
ACCC is currently analyzing the rule and will provide an update to members soon.
Read the CMS fact sheet.
View the proposed CY 2019 OPPS rule.
Posted 7/25/2018
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.
