HOUSTON,  May 11 , 2009—Oncology Reimbursement Solutions (ORS), an oncology-focused billing and reimbursement service of US Oncology, Inc., is launching Oncology Reimbursement Connection, an audio reimbursement education program, to help practice staff stay current on rapidly changing billing and coding topics while earning CEU credits.
 

To benefit practice staff throughout the general oncology community by allowing them to tap into the knowledge of its team of professional coding experts, ORS developed Oncology Reimbursement Connection, a series of educational, oncology-specific audio conferences that have been approved by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for 1.0 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) per course hour.
 

ORS is distinct from other third-party billing and reimbursement companies due to the extensive oncology and reimbursement expertise of ORS leaders and staff who are responsible for processing approximately $8 billion in annual gross patient revenues for over 1,000 oncologists. This team includes advanced professional certified coders with experience in several areas of healthcare including physician offices, consulting roles, government and commercial payers, and drug reimbursement support. 
 

Following is the 2009 Oncology Reimbursement Connection course calendar:

 

 

About Oncology Reimbursement Solutions
Oncology Reimbursement Solutions (ORS) offers independent oncology practices comprehensive billing and revenue cycle management customized for the complexity of cancer care. Available from US Oncology, a leader in oncology revenue cycle management, ORS is a stand-alone service that leverages proven processes, the latest technology advancements, and extensive oncology billing and reimbursement expertise.
 

Other key benefits that distinguish ORS from most third-party billing companies include technology customized for oncology, appeals assistance with complex denied claims, payer contract management, practice staff training, oncology billing and reimbursement education, and patient assistance support.
 

ORS was designed to increase operational efficiency and significantly improve practice financial performance, helping ensure that practices receive best-in-class billing and reimbursement results.  

About US Oncology
US Oncology, headquartered in the Houston area, works closely with physicians, payers, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical equipment manufacturers to identify and deliver innovative services that enhance patient access to advanced cancer care.
 

US Oncology uses its expertise to support every aspect of the cancer care delivery system—from drug development to distribution and outcomes measurement—enabling the company to help increase the efficiency and safety of cancer care. According to the company’s last quarterly earnings report, US Oncology is affiliated with 1,227 physicians operating in 468 locations, including 95 radiation oncology facilities in 39 states. For more information, visit the company’s Web site, www.usoncology.com.

Media Contact:
Jennifer Horspool
(281) 863-6739
Jennifer.Horspool@usoncology.com
 

Lisa Henderson
(813)775-6208
Lisa.Henderson@hillandknowlton.com

 

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