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ForwardMicro- and Macroeconomics of Radiation Oncology Practice (PRO 06)
A practicing radiation oncologist increasingly requires knowledge of the business and economic aspects of medical practice. This activity allows learners to better understand day-to-day financial implications of practice ranging from billing and the revenue cycle, workplace efficiency, and ongoing efforts to implement broader economic changes in radiation oncology. Learners are also informed about the underlying rationale for billing codes, upcoming coding changes, and opportunities to advocate for economic efficiency within and outside of their practices.
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the interests of radiation oncologists, dosimetrists and residents.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to do the following:
- Implement meaningful workflow changes in their practice to ensure appropriate billing capture.
- Enhance staff and electronic resource utilization to improve patient care and fulfill compliance needs.
- Identify ways to advocate for broader economic changes in favor of supporting community radiation oncology practices.
- Christopher Hays Pope, MD, is employed by CARTI.
- Julianna K. Bronk, MD, PhD, is employed by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- Matthew S. Ning, MD, MPH, is employed by MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- Shane Mesko, MD, MBA, is employed by University of California, Irvine.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, the Annual Meeting Steering Committee had control over the content of this activity.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education to physicians.
ASTRO is awarded Deemed Status by the American Board of Radiology to provide SA-CME as part of Part II Maintenance of Certification.
Available Credit
- 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. ASTRO designates this for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.