Oncology Care Model (OCM)

Preparing for the Enhancing Oncology Model: What Practices Need to Do Now

July 14, 2022

Preparing for the Enhancing Oncology Model: What Practices Need to Do Now

The Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) will begin in July of 2023, giving practices a 12-month runway to prepare for the new value-based care program.  Here’s what prospective participants need to do to…

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rapid genetic testing

June 03, 2022

From ASCO: Early, rapid genetic testing can improve survival rates among late-stage lung cancer patients

Byline: Jeffrey A. Scott, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Integra Connect Advances in genetic testing have made it possible to determine, at a molecular level, which treatment options will best target…

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February 07, 2019

A New Year for Value-Based Oncology Care: Three Things Every Pharma Leader Needs to Know About

For many community oncology practices, 2018 was the year that value-based care became a financial and clinical reality. For example, CMS provided those participating in the Oncology Care Model (OCM)…

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November 28, 2018

OCM Performance Period 2 Results: Practices Still Addressing Performance Gaps and Challenges with CMS Logic

Since this article was originally published, Integra Connect supported OCM-participating oncology providers, practices, and payers for five years and across more than 200,000 patient episodes, representing one of the largest networks…

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November 14, 2018

The 8 Questions EMS Billing Companies are Hoping You Don’t Ask on Your Next RFP

The rising prominence of the Triple Aim has increased pressure on EMS providers to optimize patient satisfaction and reduce healthcare costs – all while still attending to medical emergencies. This…

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April 23, 2018

OCM Practices React to Performance Period 1 Results, Plan to Contest MEOS Recoupment

OCM Performance Period 1 Results Revealed an Unwelcome Surprise In February, practices participating in the Oncology Care Model (OCM) program received their Performance Period 1 (PP1) initial reconciliation reports, which…

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