The American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) was among more than 135 organizations to sign a coalition letter supporting inclusion of the bipartisan Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value Based Payment Program Act (S. 1031/H.R. 2120) in a broader Medicare physician payment reform package currently under development in Congress.
The letter, addressed to members of the GOP Doctors Caucus and Congressional Doctors Caucus, highlights ongoing concerns regarding Medicare physician payment instability and the impact of recent reimbursement reductions on radiation oncology practices and patient access to care. As outlined in the letter, many practices are experiencing significant Medicare payment declines in 2026, contributing to financial strain, staffing reductions, delayed investments and consolidation of services.
The coalition emphasizes the urgent need for action, noting that sustained payment challenges are increasingly threatening patient access to timely radiation therapy. The ROCR Act would establish a value-based payment framework intended to better align reimbursement with evidence-based radiation oncology care while supporting payment stability, accountability, innovation, and patient access. The letter also notes that the legislation is projected to save Medicare an estimated $200 million over 10 years.
ACRO joins radiation oncology physicians, hospitals, health systems, patient advocacy organizations, manufacturers, and other stakeholders nationwide in urging lawmakers to include the ROCR Act in the final physician payment reform package.
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