Practice Story

Addition of Radiation to Practice Supports Integrated Care

Situation

26-physician medical oncology practice interested in adding new offerings for patients

The US Oncology Network Approach

  • Strategic purchase of local radiation practice with Certificate Of Need
  • Hired new, highly-productive physician
  • Leveraged vendor relationships to upgrade equipment and treatment planning systems at competitive cost

Result

  • Enabled new convenient treatment option for patients and increased practice stability through doubled radiation volume and a new revenue stream