Fort Myers, Fla., Oct. 25, 2021 – The American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) in-house specialty pharmacy is pleased to announce their recent accreditations by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) for specialty pharmacy practice and for digital pharmacy practice. Already accredited with ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care) and URAC (Utilization Review Accreditation Commission), the addition of the NABP accreditation makes three pharmacy accreditations in total, well above industry standards.

AON Sr. Pharmacy Director Douglas Braun, CSP, PharmD, RPh said, “Specialty pharmacies are in the care management business and the evolving role of specialty pharmacies in serving patients with complex, chronic diseases is critical to improving patient outcomes.”

NABP’s Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation signifies to patients, payers, and providers that the pharmacy organization is recognized for providing an advanced level of pharmacy services and disease management for patients taking medications that require special handling, storage and distribution requirements. Specialty pharmacies coordinate patient education, promote adherence and ensure appropriate medication use.

NABP’s Digital Pharmacy Accreditation signifies the pharmacy organization is recognized for its commitment to quality health care and safe pharmacy practices over the internet. The thorough review process included an on-site survey and the website was verified to review the pharmacy’s online presence and medication-related websites to ensure that they are properly licensed and follow applicable laws and business best practices.

This voluntary accreditation process demonstrates compliance to a comprehensive set of practice standards and evaluated the pharmacy on practice management, patient care services, and quality improvement. “NABP congratulates the AON Pharmacy on achieving this important recognition,” says NABP Executive Director/Secretary Lemrey “Al” Carter, PharmD, MS, RPh. “By earning Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation, they demonstrate their commitment to quality health care and patient safety, that improve overall health outcomes.”

“Specialty pharmacies that achieve accreditation demonstrate the highest value in delivering enhanced clinical services,” added AON Chief Executive Officer Todd Schonherz. “Many will attempt for dual accreditation but very few achieve triple accreditation, so we are very proud of this accomplishment.”

AON Chief Pharmacy & Procurement Officer James Gilmore stated, “Obtaining accreditation from three different governing bodies demonstrates AON’s commitment to excellence and our ability to provide superior care to our patients.”

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About the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP.pharmacy.com)
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) is the impartial professional organization that supports its member regulatory state boards of pharmacy in creating uniform regulations to protect public health. Founded in 1904, NABP aims to ensure the public’s health and safety through its pharmacist competence assessment programs, license transfer and verification services, as well as through pharmacy inspection and accreditation programs. For more information, please visit www.nabp.pharmacy.

About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)
American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. Launched in 2018, the rapidly growing AON network represents 102 physicians and 75 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 17 states. The executive management team of AON brings more than three decades of oncology practice management experience, enabling physicians to focus on what matters most – providing the highest quality care for patients.

The organization provides unique and comprehensive protocols for managing administrative procedures and enhancing ancillary services for its affiliates. AON is able to aggregate volume and attain economies of scale, as it guides its member physicians and practices through the transition to value-based reimbursement models that improve the patient experience and help to reduce the per-capita cost of cancer care.

AON also provides a unique model of physician led, community-based oncology management. With services such as a centralized specialty pharmacy, diagnostics, pathology, fully integrated electronic medical records, a care management team and a variety of financial assistance programs, an alliance with AON ensures that patients’ experiences will be at the very pinnacle of cancer care today.

For More Information, Contact:
American Oncology Network, LLC
Caroline Hewitt, Vice President of Marketing
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com

Russellville, Ark., Sept. 20, 2021 – Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute (Genesis) is pleased to announce the opening of their new cancer center location in Russellville, Ark. at 1808 West Main Street, Russellville, Ste 200. This new clinic is the 10th Genesis location, continuing to focus on making it easier for patients to have access to the highest quality cancer care close to where they live.

For 30 years, Genesis has provided oncology and hematology care to thousands of patients throughout southern Arkansas with the mission of “making cancer a memory.”

“Knowing that care close to home is truly important to our patients, we continue to evaluate our clinic locations and decided to open this new Russellville location,” said Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute Medical Oncologist and founder Dr. Timothy Webb.

The physicians at Genesis place a strong emphasis on offering the latest treatment options, clinical trials and patient education. Genesis has additional expanded services in the main Hot Springs location, offering patients access to diagnostic PET/CT imaging and onsite review. Genesis offers patients a fully integrated treatment plan, including pathology, labs and radiology, making it easier to accelerate treatment.

Genesis joined the American Oncology Network (AON) in 2018 to help provide the best cancer care with additional services including efficient home delivery of oral cancer medications, care management, access to clinical trials and financial assistance. This partnership with AON is a multi-state alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders supporting the long-term viability of community oncology.

AON CEO Todd Schonherz said, “Genesis and AON believe every patient deserves access to top quality cancer care and clinical trials in the communities where they live and work and have their support system close by.”

“We opened the Russellville location based on our mission of bringing the latest cancer treatments with affordable care that is conveniently located where our patients live,” added AON President & Chief Development Officer Brad Prechtl, MBA.

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About Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute: (GenesisCancerBlood.com)
Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and hematology, Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute is recognized for providing expert cancer care in Arkansas. The highly trained physicians, clinicians and staff are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for their patients. The medical oncology/hematology physicians at Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute include Dr. R. Timothy Webb, Dr. Robert T. Muldoon, Dr. Stephen “Fred” Divers, Dr. A. Lynn Cleveland and Dr. Lingyi Chen.

About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)
American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. Launched in 2018, the rapidly expanding AON network represents 102 physicians and 75 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 17 states. The executive management team of AON encompasses more than three decades of oncology practice management experience, enabling physicians to focus on what matters most – providing the highest quality care for patients.

The organization provides unique and comprehensive protocols for managing administrative procedures and enhancing ancillary services for its affiliates. AON is able to aggregate volume and attain economies of scale, as it guides its member physicians and practices through the transition to value-based reimbursement models that improve the patient experience and help to reduce the per-capita cost of cancer care.

AON also provides a unique model of physician-led, community-based oncology management. With services such as a centralized specialty pharmacy, diagnostics, pathology, fully integrated electronic medical records, a care management team and a variety of financial assistance programs, an alliance with AON ensures that patients’ experiences will be at the very pinnacle of cancer care today.

For More Information, Contact:
American Oncology Network, LLC
Caroline Hewitt, Vice President of  Marketing
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com

Fort Myers, Fla., September 15, 2021 – The team of eight medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists from Summit Cancer Centers (Summit) welcome Dr. Max Seaton to the community oncology practice.  Summit, an American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) partner, has eight locations, serving patients in eastern Washington and Idaho.

Dr. Seaton is seeing patients in the Spokane and Spokane Valley locations.  He is Board certified in Surgery and Board eligible in Surgical Oncology.  He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, and then went on to complete his general surgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Seaton to our practice.  He works very closely with the medical and radiation oncology team to develop a personalized treatment plan for his patients, fitting in perfectly with our practice approach of individualized patient care and treatment,” said Summit Medical Oncologist Arvind Chaudhry, MD, PhD.

The Summit team includes Medical Oncologists Arvind Chaudhry, MD, PhD, Bruce Cutter, MD, Carolyn Aks, MD, Stephanie Hodson, MD, Mirela Andrei, MD; Surgical Oncologists Aaron Saunders, MD, MAS, DABS, Max Seaton, MD; and Radiation Oncologists Karie-Lynn Kelly, MD and Jonathan Sharrett, DO.

AON President & Chief Development Officer Brad Prechtl, MBA stated, “His training is impressive, during his residency he also completed a two-year research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. We know Dr. Seaton will be an asset to our team.”

“We are fortunate to have a surgical oncologist with expertise in a wide variety of cancer treatments including esophageal, stomach, liver, pancreas, bile ducts, small bowel, colon, breast, skin, soft tissue and the peritoneal surface,” added AON CEO Todd Schonherz.

With the addition of Dr. Seaton, the Summit team now includes two surgical oncologists, helping to ensure that their patients have access to exceptional cancer care and treatment close to where they live.

Summit Cancer Centers is a leading cancer center offering comprehensive cancer services from diagnostic imaging, cancer treatments with the most advanced therapies and technologies, clinical trials to onsite oral chemotherapy and lab services. Cancer treatments include surgical oncology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other medical oncology therapies.

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About American Oncology Network, LLC

American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. Launched in 2018, the rapidly expanding AON network represents 102 physicians and 75 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 17 states. The executive management team of AON encompasses more than three decades of oncology practice management experience, enabling physicians to focus on what matters most – providing the highest quality care for patients.

The organization provides unique and comprehensive protocols for managing administrative procedures and enhancing ancillary services for its affiliates. AON is able to aggregate volume and attain economies of scale, as it guides its member physicians and practices through the transition to value-based reimbursement models that improve the patient experience and help to reduce the per-capita cost of cancer care.

AON also provides a unique model of physician led, community-based oncology management. With services such as a centralized specialty pharmacy, diagnostics, pathology, fully integrated electronic medical records, a care management team and a variety of financial assistance programs, an alliance with AON ensures that patients’ experiences will be at the very pinnacle of cancer care today.

About Summit Cancer Centers

Summit Cancer Centers is a community-based medical and surgical oncology practice providing care for patients diagnosed with all types of cancer and blood disorders. We are experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and clinical support staff providing compassionate, patient-centered care in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and western Canada.

Services include diagnostic testing, pathology and lab services, specialty pharmacy and a complimentary wellness program with acupuncture, cancer massage and nutritional counseling.

For More Information, Contact:
American Oncology Network, LLC
Caroline Hewitt
Vice President of Marketing
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com

Fort Myers, Fla., August 9, 2021 – The team of 15 medical oncologists from Messino Cancer Centers (MCC) welcome Dr. Emily Miller to the community oncology practice. MCC, an American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) partner, has six office locations in Western North Carolina, in Asheville, Brevard, Franklin, Spruce Pine, Marion and Sylva.

Dr. Miller is seeing patients in Asheville and Franklin. She is Board certified in internal medicine. As a medical oncologist/hematologist, she treats patients with all cancer types and blood disorders, and has a special interest in breast cancer care.

Dr. Miller earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia followed by a residency in internal medicine from Palmetto Health Richland. She completed her fellowship training in medical oncology and hematology at the University of Tennessee West Cancer Center in Memphis.

Dr. Michael Messino founder of Messino Cancer Centers said, “Dr. Miller’s passion for fostering relationships with her patients and their families while guiding them through the entire cancer journey is why she is a perfect fit for our team and we are excited to have her!”

For over 30 years, MCC has been providing high quality cancer care in the Western North Carolina region, conveniently located close to where patients live.

“We welcome Dr. Miller to our team. She prides herself on being an advocate for her patients and truly embodies the community oncology care model of delivering compassionate care with individualized treatments based on each patient,” said AON President & Chief Development Officer Brad Prechtl, MBA.

AON CEO Todd Schonherz added, “Dr. Miller wanted to join us in community oncology because of her strong beliefs in that every patient deserves access to top quality cancer care and clinical trials. This philosophy is the foundation of Messino and AON.”

Through its partnership with AON, the practice offers home delivery of oral oncolytic medications, 24/7 pharmacy assistance, pathology and laboratory services, care management support and palliative care, and access to clinical trials.

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About Messino Cancer Centers: (MessinoCancerCenters.com)
Messino Cancer Centers (MCC) provides treatment for adult patients diagnosed with all types of cancer and blood disorders. We are experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and clinical support staff dedicated to providing the most advanced and innovative treatments of the highest quality. We work together as a team and recognize that each patient is not just a person with cancer, but a unique individual. Care is provided with the utmost concern and consideration of what is best for the whole person throughout their cancer journey.

MCC physicians provide state-of-the-art evidence-based medicine for patients, incorporating personalized medicine, standard and nationally accepted guidelines, and clinical trials. Through care management and dedicated oncology certified staff, we provide support for patients through all phases of their diagnosis and treatment. The physicians of MCC are grounded in the region of Western North Carolina and devoted to providing care to patients in their communities.

About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)
American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. Launched in 2018, the rapidly expanding AON network represents 102 physicians and 71 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 17 states. The executive management team of AON encompasses more than three decades of oncology practice management experience, enabling physicians to focus on what matters most – providing the highest quality care for patients.

The organization provides unique and comprehensive protocols for managing administrative procedures and enhancing ancillary services for its affiliates. AON is able to aggregate volume and attain economies of scale, as it guides its member physicians and practices through the transition to value-based reimbursement models that improve the patient experience and help to reduce the per-capita cost of cancer care.

AON also provides a unique model of physician led, community-based oncology management. With services such as a centralized specialty pharmacy, diagnostics, pathology, fully integrated electronic medical records, a care management team and a variety of financial assistance programs, an alliance with AON ensures that patients’ experiences will be at the very pinnacle of cancer care today.

For More Information, Contact:
American Oncology Network, LLC
Caroline Hewitt
Vice President of  Marketing
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com
(941) 224.8736

Fort Myers, Fla., August 2, 2021 – Drs. Min Kang, Linli Xuan and Joseph Ye of Vista Oncology (Vista) welcome Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Devinderpal Singh Randhawa, MD to the community oncology practice. Vista Oncology, an American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) partner, has two locations in Thurston County and one in Mason County serving the South Puget Sound region of Washington State.

Dr. Randhawa obtained his medical degree from Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India. He then completed his residency and fellowship training at Seton Hall University School of Medicine in Newark, N.J.

“We are impressed with Dr. Randhawa’s background. With five board certifications including hospice and palliative medicine, he will be an invaluable addition to our team providing whole person care,” said Dr. Joseph Ye of Vista Oncology.

The Vista team now includes four medical oncologists, three nurse practitioners and a dietitian providing comprehensive cancer care and treatments. Through its partnership with AON, the practice offers home delivery of oral oncolytic medications, 24/7 pharmacy assistance and care management services with the highest quality care close to where patients live.

“We are fortunate to have Dr. Randhawa join AON and Vista,” said AON President & Chief Development Officer Brad Prechtl, MBA. “His colleagues describe him as compassionate and down to earth, while bringing a calmness to the clinic.”

“We welcome Dr. Randhawa to our team. His approach is to help patients make informed decisions about their care, truly developing an individualized treatment plan based on each patient,” said AON CEO Todd Schonherz.

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About Vista Oncology: (Vista-Oncology.com)
Vista Oncology offers south Puget Sound residents compassionate, experienced and innovative treatment in cancer care. We are among the regional leaders in clinical trials in the South Sound region, providing patients access to cutting-edge treatment otherwise unavailable in the area.

Vista Oncology has three office locations with infusion clinics, diagnostic and full laboratory capabilities within each practice.

About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)
American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. Launched in 2018, the rapidly expanding AON network represents 102 physicians and 71 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 17 states. The executive management team of AON encompasses more than three decades of oncology practice management experience, enabling physicians to focus on what matters most – providing the highest quality care for patients.

The organization provides unique and comprehensive protocols for managing administrative procedures and enhancing ancillary services for its affiliates. AON is able to aggregate volume and attain economies of scale, as it guides its member physicians and practices through the transition to value-based reimbursement models that improve the patient experience and help to reduce the per-capita cost of cancer care.

AON also provides a unique model of physician led, community-based oncology management. With services such as a centralized specialty pharmacy, diagnostics, pathology, fully integrated electronic medical records, a care management team and a variety of financial assistance programs, an alliance with AON ensures that patients’ experiences will be at the very pinnacle of cancer care today.

For More Information, Contact:
American Oncology Network, LLC
Caroline Hewitt, Vice President of Marketing
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com
(941) 224.8736