The Oncology Care Model (OCM), a pilot reimbursement program developed by CMS’ Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), is now in its second year. To discuss the learnings and how the program can change, 3 provider representatives from across the country sat on a panel with representatives from CMMI at the Community Oncology Alliance’s Payer Exchange Summit on Oncology Payment Reform, held October 23-24, in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The discussion touched on incentivizing physicians to accept 2-sided risk, the ability to engage additional payers, and the future of oncology bundle payments.
Moderated by Lara Strawbridge of CMS, participants included Andy York, PharmD, JD, CMS; Terrill Jordan, Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA); Jeff Hunnicutt, Northwest Medical Specialties; and Ahmad Mattour, MD, Henry Ford Health System.