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ASCO has announced fifteen distinguished members selected by the Nominating Committee as candidates for open leadership positions within the Society. From November 1 to December 3, 2018, eligible ASCO members are encouraged to vote to choose new leaders and on proposed amendments to the ASCO Bylaws. To learn more about the candidates, click here and log into your ASCO account.
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Breaking: Major Changes to Part B Proposed by Trump Administration
Yesterday, the Trump Administration unveiled a sweeping proposal to overhaul Medicare Part B payment as part of efforts to address the high and unsustainable prices of prescription drugs in the U.S.
The proposal would set Part B payments based on the discounts manufacturers offer in other countries. Participation would cover 50 percent of the country and be mandatory in randomized geographic regions.
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Webinar: 2019 Medicare Reimbursement -- Final Rules Update
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently published the final rules for 2019 Medicare reimbursement. ASCO is hosting a webinar to outline the rules and explain changes on December 5, 2018 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern. Please register now and encourage your members to do the same.
AMA House of Delegates Adopts ASCO Resolutions on Step Therapy, Medicare Part B
The American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) adopted and reaffirmed ASCO-led resolutions on cancer policy priorities, including step therapy, Medicare Part B drugs, a Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP), and clinical trial access during the recent Interim Meeting of the AMA HOD. Read more on ASCO in Action.