Oncology Practice Management
Faced with this dramatic escalation of healthcare costs, providers, commercial payers, and the government are testing different methodologies for reimbursing cancer care. The aim is to shift the economics from a fee-for-service environment to a vlaue-based enviroment that rewards quality, efficiency, and a lower cost of care. This article describes evolving reimbursement methodologies and expresses why oncology practices need to position themselves for these new payment arrangements.