The Oncology Institute Achieves $1.8 Million in Medicare Savings in CMS Enhancing Oncology Model Performance Period 3, Marking Significant Period-Over-Period Improvement
Rhea-AI Summary
The Oncology Institute (NASDAQ: TOI) achieved $1.8 million in Medicare savings during CMS Enhancing Oncology Model Performance Period 3, equal to more than $6,400 per patient episode. This improves on Performance Period 2 savings of $1.1 million ($3,500+ per episode).
TOI earned maximum quality scores on avoidable emergency department visits and hospital admissions for a second consecutive period, driven by its High-Value Cancer Care program, care navigation, Health Care Coach symptom monitoring, and 24/7 symptom management.
Positive
- $1.8M in Medicare savings in EOM Performance Period 3
- $6,400+ savings per patient episode
- Improved savings from $1.1M in Performance Period 2 to $1.8M
- Maximum quality score on avoidable ED visits and admissions (second consecutive period)
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – TOI
In the Apr 13 session, TOI gained 7.14%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 4 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 | Conference participation | Positive | +0.3% | Announced participation in the 25th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference. |
| Apr 06 | Executive appointment | Positive | +2.9% | Named a new Chief Legal Officer to oversee legal and compliance functions. |
| Mar 12 | Earnings results | Positive | +8.4% | Reported Q4 and 2025 financials with strong revenue growth and 2026 guidance. |
| Feb 26 | Earnings date announcement | Positive | +4.2% | Set date and call details for Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release. |
| Feb 25 | Investor conferences | Positive | +10.8% | Outlined participation in multiple March healthcare investor conferences. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent TOI announcements across earnings, leadership, and conference participation all coincided with positive 24-hour price reactions.
Over the last few months, TOI has reported strong revenue growth in Q4 and full-year 2025, issued 2026 guidance, refreshed leadership with a new Chief Legal Officer, and increased visibility through multiple investor conferences. Each of these events (Feb–Apr 2026) was followed by a positive 24-hour price move, ranging from 0.32% to 10.85%. Today’s news on improved Medicare savings and quality scores fits this pattern of operational and strategic execution updates.
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Practice earns maximum quality scores on avoidable ED visits and admissions for second consecutive period; per-episode savings exceed
CERRITOS, Calif., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation (NASDAQ: TOI), a leading value-based oncology practice, achieved
For the second consecutive performance period, TOI earned the maximum score on avoidable emergency department visits and hospital admissions. Results were driven by TOI’s High-Value Cancer Care program, including proactive care navigation, Health Care Coach-led symptom monitoring, and 24/7 real-time symptom management, helping patients stay on treatment and avoid unnecessary acute care utilization.
EOM is a voluntary total-cost-of-care model created by the CMS Innovation Center to advance high-quality, person-centered, and equitable cancer care for Medicare Fee-for-Service beneficiaries.
“These results demonstrate continued improvement in both savings and quality,” said Yale D. Podnos, MD, MPH, FACS, Chief Medical Officer and President of Practice. “Our model provides exceptional patient care at a lower cost while decreasing unnecessary ED and inpatient utilization.”
“This performance reflects the strength and scalability of our value-based oncology model,” said Dan Virnich, MD, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer. “We are increasing savings while maintaining high-quality performance, reinforcing that community-based oncology can deliver meaningful value for patients and Medicare.”
TOI's achievements in EOM reinforce its proven history of performance in CMS's prior Oncology Care Model, where the organization consistently surpassed quality benchmarks and delivered substantial savings for Medicare.
About The Oncology Institute (www.theoncologyinstitute.com):
Founded in 2007, The Oncology Institute (NASDAQ: TOI) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting. TOI offers evidence-based oncology and hematology care to approximately 1.9 million patients, including clinical trials, transfusions, and integrated care models. With over 180 employed and affiliated clinicians and more than 100 clinic and affiliate locations across five states, TOI is changing oncology for the better.
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