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Follow on Google News | The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Selected for Initiative Promoting Better Cancer CareCMS Oncology Care Model attracts almost twice the expected number of physician group practices
"The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation is proud to have been selected to participate and continue to deliver high-quality cancer care to our patients," said Richy Agajanian, Founder of The Oncology Institute. "As the largest private Oncology practice in California, we are dedicated to and excel in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and education through our exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants and office staff." Cancer is one of the most common and devastating diseases in the United States: more than 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed and cancer will kill an estimated 600,000 Americans in 2016. According to the National Institutes of Health, based on growth and aging of the U.S. population, medical expenditures for cancer in the year 2020 are projected to reach at least $158 billion (in 2010 dollars) - an increase of 27 percent over 2010. A significant proportion of those diagnosed are over 65 years old and Medicare beneficiaries. "The Oncology Care Model encourages greater collaboration, information sharing, and care coordination, so that patients get the care they need, when they need it," said Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell. "This patient-centered care model fits within the Administration's dual missions for delivery system reform and the White House Cancer Moonshot Task Force - to improve patient access to and the quality of health care while spending dollars more wisely." The Oncology Care Model encourages practices to improve care and lower costs through episode- and performance- Practices participating in the five-year Oncology Care Model will provide treatment following nationally recognized clinical guidelines for beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy, with an emphasis on person-centered care. They will provide enhanced services to beneficiaries who are in the Oncology Care Model to help them receive timely, coordinated treatment. These services may include: Coordinating appointments with providers within and outside the oncology practice to ensure timely delivery of diagnostic and treatment services; • Providing 24/7 access to care when needed; • Arranging for diagnostic scans and follow up with other members of the medical team such as surgeons, radiation oncologists, and other specialists that support the beneficiary through their cancer treatment; • Making sure that data from scans, blood test results, and other tests are received in advance of patient appointments so that patients do not need to schedule additional visits; and • Providing access to additional patient resources such as emotional support groups, pain management services, and clinical trials. "CMS is thrilled with how many physician groups chose to be a part of the Oncology Care Model," said Patrick Conway, M.D., CMS principal deputy administrator and chief medical officer. "We have nearly doubled the number of participants that we anticipated. It's clear that oncology physicians recognize the importance of this new performance- The names of those practices and payers participating in the Oncology Care Model, and more information about the model, can be found on the model's website: http://innovation.cms.gov/ As part of the Administration's "better care, smarter spending, healthier people" (http://www.cms.gov/ About The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation: The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation is committed to providing superior, compassionate and state-of-the- Get CMS news at cms.gov/newsroom (https://www.cms.gov/ End
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