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2.83 Percent Medicare Physician Reimbursement Cut Finalized for 2025; Estimated 4 Percent Cut for Medical Oncology
11/03/2024

2.83 Percent Medicare Physician Reimbursement Cut Finalized for 2025; Estimated 4 Percent Cut for Medical Oncology

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New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) for Talvey
11/03/2024

New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) for Talvey

Effective October 1, 2024

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CMS Releases 2025 Final Rules for Physician Fee Schedule, Outpatient Hospital and More!
11/01/2024

CMS Releases 2025 Final Rules for Physician Fee Schedule, Outpatient Hospital and More!

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Important Alert for OHOS Financial Counselors and Administrators: Medicare Part D Changes and Potential Impact on Cancer Patients' Financial Assistance
10/25/2024

Important Alert for OHOS Financial Counselors and Administrators: Medicare Part D Changes and Potential Impact on Cancer Patients' Financial Assistance

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Important OHOS Update: Aetna Claim Denials Resolved
10/11/2024

Important OHOS Update: Aetna Claim Denials Resolved

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Special Notice - Potential IV Solution Shortage
10/09/2024

Special Notice - Potential IV Solution Shortage

Ohio Board of Pharmacy Update

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Impact of Medicare Proposals on Oncology Billing and Coding
10/02/2024

Impact of Medicare Proposals on Oncology Billing and Coding

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ASCO - Using Code G2211 to Indicate Visit Complexity
10/02/2024

ASCO - Using Code G2211 to Indicate Visit Complexity

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Mandatory Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing
09/05/2024

Mandatory Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing

Cancer Group Panel Assesses Evolving Landscape For The Disease

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OHOS with ASCO Advocating for Congress to Pass National Prior Authorization Reform when they Return From Recess!
09/05/2024

OHOS with ASCO Advocating for Congress to Pass National Prior Authorization Reform when they Return From Recess!

OHOS Members - You can help too!

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ASCO - 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and Its Impact on Oncology
09/04/2024

ASCO - 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and Its Impact on Oncology

Recorded Webinar Available

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OHOS Monthly Reimbursement Virtual Roundtable
09/02/2024

OHOS Monthly Reimbursement Virtual Roundtable

Don't miss out on these valuable monthly Zoom calls with your peers from across Ohio! Each session dives into the most pressing reimbursement challenges and effective strategies for overcoming them. Join us on the third Tuesday of every month.


Federal Trade Commission Report: Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Powerful Middlemen Inflating Drug Costs and Squeezing Main Street Pharmacies
07/15/2024

Federal Trade Commission Report: Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Powerful Middlemen Inflating Drug Costs and Squeezing Main Street Pharmacies

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CMS Releases 2025 Proposed Rules for the Outpatient Hospitals (OPPS) and the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)
07/15/2024

CMS Releases 2025 Proposed Rules for the Outpatient Hospitals (OPPS) and the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)

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Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act (H.R. 5526) Goes to House Floor for Vote 
06/27/2024

Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act (H.R. 5526) Goes to House Floor for Vote 

Bill addresses the Stark Law which required patients to pick up medication in person, prohibiting mail delivery by practices or even pickup by a caregiver.

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Almost 90% of Oncology Practices Still Report Drug Shortages: New NCCN Data
06/27/2024

Almost 90% of Oncology Practices Still Report Drug Shortages: New NCCN Data

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July Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead
06/27/2024

July Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead

Read about OHOS Day on the Hill in Columbus and the Latest Advocacy Developments

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June Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead
06/06/2024

June Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead

Read about OHOS Day on the Hill in Columbus and the Latest Advocacy Developments

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ASCO Sets Six Guiding Principles for AI in Oncology
06/05/2024

ASCO Sets Six Guiding Principles for AI in Oncology

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Update to ASCO-ONS Antineoplastic Therapy Administration Safety Standards Expands Scope to New Therapies and Sites of Care
06/05/2024

Update to ASCO-ONS Antineoplastic Therapy Administration Safety Standards Expands Scope to New Therapies and Sites of Care

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CMS Reopens Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) With Payment Boost, Extends Model to 2030
06/05/2024

CMS Reopens Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) With Payment Boost, Extends Model to 2030

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CMS Finalizes Rules Codifying More Prescription Drugs as Essential Health Benefits, Improving Health Equity, Addressing Biosimilar Substitutions
05/07/2024

CMS Finalizes Rules Codifying More Prescription Drugs as Essential Health Benefits, Improving Health Equity, Addressing Biosimilar Substitutions

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May Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead
05/05/2024

May Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead

Read about the Latest Developments Regarding the Biomarker Bill as well as Two New Bills Just Introduced!

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United Healthcare, Optum, and Change Healthcare Involved in Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Data Breach
04/29/2024

United Healthcare, Optum, and Change Healthcare Involved in Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Data Breach

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New ASCO Guideline Recommendations Answer Key Questions About Vaccinating Adults with Cancer
04/03/2024

New ASCO Guideline Recommendations Answer Key Questions About Vaccinating Adults with Cancer

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04/01/2024

April Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead

Read about the Latest Developments Regarding the Ohio Prior Authorization Gold Card Bill and the Removal of Drugs - We Need Your Help To Address This!

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03/22/2024

Enhancing Access: Ohio's Drug Repository Program Evolution

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03/11/2024

CMS Statement on Continued Action to Respond to the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare

Providers and Hospitals can request accelerated/advanced payments!

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03/06/2024

EXPLAINER: What to Know About the Change Healthcare Cyberattack

Excellent article with an overview and explanation of who Change Healthcare is, what happened and how this affects all of us.

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03/06/2024

Cyberattack Paralyzes the Largest U.S. Health Care Payment System

Read About Problems in Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania - and the National Impact of this attack!

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03/04/2024

March Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead - Latest Advocacy Achievements

Read about the latest developments regarding Bills concerning Prior Authorization Gold Carding and Insurance Company Non-Medical Switching.

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02/08/2024

ASCO - Two Breast Cancer Guidelines Published in January

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02/07/2024

CMS Releases Guidance for Code G2211

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02/06/2024

February Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead - Latest Advocacy Achievements

Read about what is happing on Bills related to co-pay accumulators, prior auth gold carding, biomarkers, PBMs and OHOS priorities!!

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01/17/2024

New Rule Finalized - Medicaid Plans MUST Establish Electronic Prior Auth Systems and Respond Timely

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01/09/2024

Do Not Miss Billing the New G2211 Code with Your Visits in 2024

Here is some information to help clear up the confusion!

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01/09/2024

January Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead - Latest Advocacy Achievements

Read about what is happing on Bills related to co-pay accumulators, prior auth gold carding, biomarkers, PBMs and OHOS priorities!!

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01/09/2024

OHOS/ASCO Webinar

CMS Final Rules Summary - Prepare for Changes in 2024

  • The recording of our recent webinar, is still available. Whether you missed the live session or want to revisit the insights shared, you can access the recording. Take this opportunity to stay informed!

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  • 12/03/2023

    December Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead - Latest Advocacy Achievements

    Read about what is happing on Bills related to co-pay accumulators, prior auth gold carding, biomarkers, PBMs and OHOS priorities!!

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    11/06/2023

    CMS Releases Final Rules for the Physician Fee Schedule and Hospital Outpatient Departments

    Medicare Physician Conversion Factor Cut 3.37% for 2024

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