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Cancer care a prime target for value-based payment models

Though this is an era in which there is increasing momentum behind alternative payment models, it is still challenging for insurers to determine value for "transformational improvement" in the field of cancer care.

Anthem sees promise in oncology payment reform initiative

Amid rising concern about sky-high costs and a sometimes-adversarial relationship between insurers and oncologists, Anthem is seeking to change the status quo with its Cancer Care Quality Program.  

Cancers, chronic conditions lack quality measures

Many chronic conditions--such as certain cancers--lack the proper representation in Medicare pay-for-quality programs.