Initial Summary of the Just-Released Medicare Proposed Physician Fee Schedule for 2023

COA will be doing a more in-depth analysis of the proposed rule but here is an initial summary: E&M Visits CMS proposed to adopt a revised coding and documentation framework for Other E&M visit code descriptions including new descriptor times, revised interpretative guidelines, choice of medical decision making or time to select code level,

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Anshu Jain, MD: We Must Be Teachers, Researchers, and Caregivers

The 2020 Community Oncology Conference, hosted by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), will take place on April 23 and 24. The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) recently spoke with Anshu Jain, MD, radiation oncologist at Ashland Bellefonte Cancer Center in Ashland, Kentucky; assistant clinical professor at the Yale School of Medicine; and COA

By |2022-12-27T14:13:22-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Latest News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

A Q and A With Dr Debra Patt: The Role of Applied Informatics in Oncology Care

The American Journal of Managed Care® discussed integrating applied informatics into the oncology care setting with Debra Patt, MD, MPH, MBA, executive vice president of policy and strategy at Texas Oncology. In addition to her role as a co-chair of the virtual 2020 Community Oncology Conference, hosted by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), Patt will

By |2022-12-27T14:13:23-05:00April 21st, 2020|Latest News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Kathy Oubre: Witnessing Growing Cancer Survivorship Is a Privilege

The 2020 Community Oncology Conference, hosted by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), will take place virtually on April 23 and 24. The American Journal of Managed Care®(AJMC®) recently spoke with Kathy Oubre, MS, chief operating officer (COO) of Pontchartrainn Cancer Center (PCC) in Louisiana, who will be a panel member on “Top Community Oncology

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Dr Howard Burris: Lessons Learned From a Crisis Could Assist Future of Clinical Trials

At the 2020 Community Oncology Conference, hosted by the Community Oncology Alliance, Howard "Skip" Burris III, MD, FACP, FASCO, president, chief medical officer, and executive director of drug development for Sarah Cannon Research Institute, will discuss "The Now and Future of Clinical Trials in the Community Oncology Setting.

By |2022-12-27T14:13:23-05:00April 20th, 2020|Latest News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Dr Michael Diaz Outlines Important Lessons Learned From the OCM

Networking with other practices, sharing ideas, and getting physicians involved in the process can aid community practices moving to alternative payment models (APMs), said Michael Diaz, MD, president of Community Oncology Alliance.

By |2022-12-27T14:13:23-05:00April 15th, 2020|Latest News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Dr Lee Schwartzberg Discusses What to Expect at COA 2020

This year, the 2020 Community Oncology Conference, hosted by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), takes place virtually on April 23 and April 24. The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) is bringing you a series of previews so you can learn more about what you'll hear when you attend this virtual meeting. And in this

By |2022-12-27T14:13:24-05:00April 15th, 2020|Latest News, Uncategorized|0 Comments