rad onc medicare cuts

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.

yeasterbunny

crazy in the coconut
15+ Year Member
Joined
Feb 9, 2008
Messages
523
Reaction score
26
Have we discussed this yet? Anyone worried about this? This article is in the "opinions" section and definitely reads as pretty biased to the right, but still, if the numbers are accurate....

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704471504574443472658898710.html

"...payments for antitumor radiation therapy will fall by up to 44%. The American Society for Radiation Oncology says it 'will have a devastating effect on cancer patients' access to care.'"

And, to play devil's advocate, would this be such a terrible thing if it means paying GPs more and serving a little more of the primary care need?

Members don't see this ad.
 
Last edited:
Top