THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The US Oncology Network (“The Network”) announced today, as part of McKesson Specialty Health’s ongoing integration with Vantage Oncology, that 50 centers in 13 states and more than 350 affiliated physicians have joined The Network.

The US Oncology Network provides effective and comprehensive practice management capabilities and value-based care expertise critical for navigating today’s challenging healthcare landscape. The Network is supported by McKesson Specialty Health, an industry leader that works together with stakeholders across the healthcare delivery system to preserve and strengthen specialty care.

“Complexity for independent, community-based providers continues to increase as the healthcare landscape evolves. Our innovative and comprehensive practice management solutions coupled with the power of 1,400 like-minded physicians ease provider challenges and ensure long-term practice health,” said Kirk Kaminsky, president of The US Oncology Network and Practice Management for McKesson Specialty Health. “As we integrate Vantage Oncology practices into The US Oncology Network, we will be better positioned than ever to empower providers in our physician-led organization to focus on advancing patient care.”
With Vantage Oncology and its practices now part of The US Oncology Network, The Network includes more than 1,400 highly-credentialed medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, urology, oncology surgery and other specialists. The Network and its affiliated physicians treat more than 800,000 patients annually at over 400 sites of care in more than 25 states. The addition of these centers extends the reach of The Network, broadening and strengthening the capabilities and knowledge-base of the organization throughout the country.

“Our centers’ mission remains to preserve the patient-doctor relationship and provide access to a high-quality healthcare experience,” said Charles Smith, Ph.D., chief operating officer, Vantage Oncology. “By becoming part of The US Oncology Network, we continue to pursue this mission with the expanded scale, resources, infrastructure, and expertise we require to remain strong and independent.”

Centers joining The US Oncology Network include:

Gulf Coast Cancer Centers – Brewton, AL
Gulf Coast Cancer Centers – Daphne, AL
Gulf Coast Cancer Centers – Foley, AL
Northern Arizona Tumor Institute – Prescott, AZ
Northern Arizona Tumor Institute – Prescott Valley, AZ

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