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New Radiation Therapy Payment Rules and Patient Transport Support

This act introduces a new payment system for radiation therapy for Medicare patients, aiming to stabilize costs and improve treatment quality. Additionally, it provides special add-on payments for transportation to patients facing access difficulties, facilitating their attendance at appointments.
Key points
Changes radiation therapy payment to an "episode of care" system, aiming for more predictable costs.
Introduces an add-on payment ($500 per patient, increasing annually) for radiation therapy providers to offer free or discounted transportation to patients with transport insecurity.
Mandates accreditation for most radiation therapy facilities to enhance service quality.
Excludes new radiation therapy technologies from the new payment system for 12 years to allow for development and valuation.
Provides an exception to civil monetary penalties for offering free or discounted transportation to radiation oncology patients, under specific conditions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2120
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2025-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ROCR Value Based Program Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2120.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Changes radiation therapy payment to an "episode of care" system, aiming for more predictable costs.
  • Introduces an add-on payment ($500 per patient, increasing annually) for radiation therapy providers to offer free or discounted transportation to patients with transport insecurity.
  • Mandates accreditation for most radiation therapy facilities to enhance service quality.
  • Excludes new radiation therapy technologies from the new payment system for 12 years to allow for development and valuation.
  • Provides an exception to civil monetary penalties for offering free or discounted transportation to radiation oncology patients, under specific conditions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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