This is very bad news for anyone anticipating or needing proton therapy. .From the article:
"If implemented as written, many cancer institutions would be in the difficult position of not being able to offer their patients proton therapy because the reimbursement rate would not adequately cover the costs for delivering this sophisticated technology. As a result, many proton centers may have to shut their doors, and new ones won’t open as planned. Access to proton therapy would decrease for all patients—especially in rural and underserved areas—not just those covered by Medicare."
fiercehealthcare.com/payer/...
Be Well (In spite of what CMS does) - cujoe
PS Someone with posting privileges at APC might want to re-post this over there.
PSS teamkv took care of the re-post to APC
