Mission of the Advocacy Council
To advocate for radiation-based therapies that address dermatologic conditions.
Dr. Kenneth Melani
Advocacy Chair
Current Activities
- Examining the current legislative activity surrounding office-based radiation therapy in the dermatology office for non-melanoma skin cancer treatments
- Advocating for fair and equitable reimbursement for dermatologist office-based radiation therapy in the dermatology setting for non-melanoma skin cancer treatments
- Promoting medical coverage for office-based radiation therapy in the dermatology setting for non-melanoma skin cancer treatments
Studies
2025
IGSRT Saves Medicare Money Compared to Surgery and Wound Care
Independent analysis demonstrates IGSRT saves Medicare money and that limiting patient access to it will make Medicare more expensive. In fact, proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) now under consideration could cost Medicare an additional $1.0– $2.6 billion over 10 years, due to increased reliance on more invasive treatments and surgery-related costs, such as skin grafts and extended wound care.