The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service’s (CMS) Innovation Center’s new, voluntary Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) is intended to transform care for cancer patients, reduce spending, and improve quality of care, according to a news release.
It is designed to test how best to place cancer patients at the center of the care team that provides high-value, equitable, evidence-based care. EOM aims to improve care coordination, quality, and health outcomes for patients while also holding oncology practices accountable for total costs of care to make cancer care more affordable and accessible for beneficiaries and Medicare, which are key priorities described in the CMS Innovation Center’s strrategy refresh.
Oncology physician group practices, commercial payers, Medicare Advantage plans and state Medicaid programs located anywhere in the U.S. can apply through Sept. 30. Read more.
