Radiation Oncology Practice: Adjusting to a New Reimbursement Model [BUSINESS OF ONCOLOGY]

Conclusion: The move to hypofractionation in the United States will lead to increased pressures on departments to address budget shortfalls resulting from the decrease in per-patient revenue. This may be done through a combination of an increase in patient volume, recognition of the increased skill sets required to deliver hypofractionated radiotherapy, delay in capital purchases, and/or reduction in staff. In a value-based environment, these evolutions should improve the value proposition of radiation oncology over a fee-for-service model.
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Radiation Oncology BUSINESS OF ONCOLOGY Source Type: research