11/03/2021

Attention Radiation Oncology MSHO Members

CMS Regional Office Webinar on the Radiation Oncology Model

In anticipation of the proposed RO Model start date of January 1, 2022, the RO Model Team is hosting the Clinical Data Elements and Quality Measures Reporting Requirements webinar and seeking RO participants’ input on future events.

Click here to register for the Clinical Data Elements and Quality Measures Reporting Requirements webinar

The Clinical Data Elements and Quality Measures Reporting Requirements webinar will occur on November 16, 2021 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET. During this 90-minute event, the RO Model Team will:

·         Detail clinical data elements (CDEs) and quality measures (QMs) included in the RO Model and submission requirements

·         Provide guidance for submission of CDEs and QMs, including use of the RO Model Secure Data Portal

·         Discuss the integration of data collection and reporting and electronic health record systems

·         Explain the Aggregate Quality Score methodology, including pay-for-performance and pay-for-reporting, as it relates to the CDEs and QMs

·         Answer RO participants’ questions about the CDEs and QMs reporting requirements

Reminder! QM and CDE reporting is only a requirement for Professional participants and Dual participants.

Who Should Attend? 

These events are designed for RO participants, particularly Professional and Dual participants. This includes staff at participating physician group practices, freestanding radiation therapy centers, and hospital outpatient departments who are supporting their organization in participation in the RO Model. For instance, clinicians, practice or quality managers, administrative personnel, financial analysts, and executive leadership from RO participants.

NEW: RO Model Requirements Webinar Slides, Recording, and Transcript Now Available!

On September 28, 2021, the RO Model Team hosted the RO Model Requirements webinar to provide guidance on meeting the requirements of the RO Model and to give RO participants a chance to ask questions about the requirements. Access the recording and slides on the RO Model website CLICK HERE