Fort Myers, Fla., August 3, 2020 – American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is pleased to announce the opening of Georgia Oncology and Hematology Consultants. The community-based practice joined AON, effective Aug. 1, 2020. AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders uniting to ensure the long-term success of community oncology.

Georgia Oncology and Hematology Consultants (GOHC) is providing care at its new clinic located at 1111 Glynco Parkway, Suite 35 in Brunswick. The GOHC team includes Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Antonio Moran, Jr., MD, FACP and a physician assistant who provide a comprehensive range of treatments for patients diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders. Dr. Moran has been in the Brunswick community for close to 30 years practicing in medical oncology/hematology. Through this partnership, GOHC will provide services to patients including infusion therapy, centralized laboratory and pathology, home delivery of oral cancer medications and 24/7 care management support.

AON CEO Brad Prechtl, MBA stated, “Dr. Moran is a highly respected physician recognized for delivering exemplary, patient-centric care. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Moran and his team to AON.”

“Dr. Moran has an extensive history of providing cancer treatment of the highest quality that is based on research and focused on the whole person, which is truly inspiring,” said AON President & COO Todd Schonherz.

AON Board Member & Chairman Dr. Stephen Orman added, “Dr. Moran believes in a comprehensive approach to his patients’ medical care, which exemplifies his commitment to providing the residents of Brunswick convenient access to state-of-the-art cancer care and treatments.”

“Working with AON, we look forward to offering our patients personalized care of the highest quality including access to clinical trials and ongoing collaboration with academic centers of excellence to provide advanced services right here in Brunswick,” said Medical Oncologist Dr. Antonio Moran, Jr.

With a mission to ensure that everyone has access to exceptional cancer care, AON was founded by well-respected leaders in the oncology community with decades of experience helping oncology practices to thrive by providing proven solutions.

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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 85 physicians and 52 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 14 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 Georgia Oncology and Hematology Consultants
Georgia Oncology and Hematology Consultants (GOHC) is located on the southeast coast of Georgia, offering convenient access to quality cancer and hematology care for patients in Brunswick, Georgia. A community-based practice, GOHC provides medical oncology/hematology services and infusion therapy including immunotherapy for treating cancer and other diseases.

For More Information, Contact:
American Oncology Network, LLC
Caroline Hewitt, Director of  Marketing
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com
(239) 789.2341

Fort Myers, Fla., July 1, 2020 – American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is pleased to announce that Michigan Cancer Specialists, a leading community oncology and hematology practice serving the Metro Detroit area, has joined AON, effective July 1, 2020. AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders uniting to ensure the long-term success of community oncology.

In 1980, Medical Oncologist Eugene J. Agnone, MD, FACP founded what would later become Michigan Cancer Specialists. Michigan Cancer Specialists provides comprehensive treatment for patients diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders at its clinic in Macomb county. The team also includes three hematology oncologists and one nurse practitioner. Through the affiliation with AON, the practice will expand the services it offers to patients, adding enhanced technology, home delivery of oral oncolytic medications, centralized laboratory and pathology services for diagnostic testing, and care management services.

“By partnering with us, Drs. Agnone, Maranci, Nagori and Yakan show their commitment to the patient-centered cancer care model,” said AON CEO Brad Prechtl, MBA. “We are honored to have Michigan Cancer Specialists as part of our team.”

AON Board Member & Chairman Dr. Stephen Orman, stated, “We are thrilled that Michigan Cancer Specialists joined our network. These expert oncologists will continue to offer advanced technologies and treatments for their patients in a location close to home.”

“I have dedicated my career to caring for cancer patients in our community. By joining AON, we will be able to provide quality and compassionate care coupled with new capabilities including technologies and treatments, centralized laboratory and pathology as well as home delivery of oral cancer medications,” said Michigan Cancer Specialists founder, Dr. Eugene Agnone.

AON was founded by well-respected leaders in community oncology with decades of experience helping oncology practices thrive by providing proven solutions to ensure that everyone has access to exceptional cancer care close to home.

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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 80 physicians and 47 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 13 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 Michigan Cancer Specialists
Michigan Cancer Specialists (MCS) offers convenient access to quality oncology and hematology care for the Metro Detroit area of Roseville, Michigan. A community-based practice, MCS offers medical oncology and hematology, chemotherapy and infusion therapy, laboratory and on-site pharmacy services.

For More Information, Contact:
American Oncology Network, LLC
Caroline Hewitt, Director of  Marketing
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com
(239) 789.2341

Fort Myers, Fla. & Nashville, Tenn., June 15, 2020 — American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) and Sarah Cannon Research Institute (Sarah Cannon) announced today a collaboration to expand patient access to community-based clinical research. Through the partnership, AON and Sarah Cannon will offer clinical trial options to patients across several locations within AON’s network of oncology practices.

“We are excited to form a strategic partnership that will advance cancer research to help better the lives of patients with cancer,” said AON CEO Brad Prechtl, MBA. “Community-based clinical trials come with many benefits. They enable patients to be matched with potentially life-saving research, while staying within the comfort and familiarity of their local oncologist’s office.”

AON is currently comprised of an expanding network of partner practices across 12 states. AON practices offer in-house laboratory, pathology and oral pharmacy services all under one roof so that patients can receive the care they need in one location. Research has shown that having easy and convenient access to expert physician care and a comprehensive range of treatments and support services close to home is vital to a patient’s well-being. By collaborating with Sarah Cannon, which is a global leader in offering community-based clinical trials, AON is expanding opportunities for patients to participate in cutting-edge cancer research, while reducing the need to drive long distances or travel out of state for care.

Hematology/Oncology Clinic (HOC), a partner practice of AON, will be the first strategic research site under this new partnership. Clinical trials will be offered as a part of HOC’s oncology services at its newly constructed 17,000 square-foot oncology facility in Baton Rouge, La., which includes 20 exam rooms and 37 chemotherapy chairs. HOC medical oncologists serving patients in Baton Rouge are Dr. Gerald Miletello, Dr. Christopher McCanless, Dr. Michael Castine, III, Dr. Pavani Ellipeddi, Dr. Lauren Juneja and Dr. Sanjay Juneja. Additional AON oncology practices are planning to join the strategic research network and will be announced soon.

“By bringing both cancer care and research under one roof, our physicians are able to provide their patients with convenient access to a robust menu of treatment options that can be personalized to their individual needs,” added Stephen “Fred” Divers, MD, AON Advisory Board Member & Chairman.

Sarah Cannon pioneered the first community-based oncology drug development program in the United States and has grown to become a global leader in early phase research, conducting more than 400 first-in-human studies to date. Through its efforts to advance therapies for patients, Sarah Cannon has been a clinical trial leader in the majority of approved cancer therapies over the last decade and serves thousands of patients annually through its network of strategic research sites.

“At Sarah Cannon, we are focused on offering patients cutting-edge cancer therapies closer to home – a commitment shared by our colleagues at AON,” said Howard A. “Skip” Burris, III, MD, President of Clinical Operations and Chief Medical Officer at Sarah Cannon. “By bringing together our scientific and operational expertise, this collaboration will make a greater impact on the field of cancer research, advancing therapies and providing access to patients who vitally need the latest treatment options.”

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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 currently represents 77 physicians and 46 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 12 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 Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute is the research arm of HCA Healthcare’s global cancer institute, Sarah Cannon. Focused on advancing therapies for patients, it is one of the world’s leading clinical research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials throughout the United States and United Kingdom. Sarah Cannon’s network of strategic sites includes hundreds of physicians who engage in research. The organization has led more than 400 first-in-man clinical trials since its inception in 1993, and has been a clinical trial leader in the majority of approved cancer therapies over the last 10 years. Additionally, Sarah Cannon offers management, regulatory, and other research support services for drug development and industry sponsors as well as strategic investigator sites through its contract research organization (CRO), Sarah Cannon Development Innovations. For more information, visit sarahcannon.com.

For More Information, Contact:
Caroline Hewitt
Director of  Marketing, American Oncology Network, LLC 
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com
(239) 789.2341

Baton Rouge, La., June 2, 2020 – Hematology/Oncology Clinic (HOC) is pleased to announce the opening of its new location in Hammond, La. The physicians of HOC have been providing cancer care of the highest quality for over 30 years to the Baton Rouge community.

The new clinic will provide cancer patients in the Hammond area with affordable care conveniently located close to where they live. The clinic is designed for easy access and patient comfort while delivering quality care from oncology experts that stay abreast of the newest cancer treatment and therapies.

HOC offers personalized care to every patient and have assembled the best team of medical oncologists. HOC helps patients manage their cancer diagnosis, select the right treatment while providing additional services to help patients physically and emotionally during the cancer journey.

Medical Oncologist Dr. Gerald Miletello spoke on behalf of the HOC physicians. “My colleagues and I have been a part of the Baton Rouge community for many years,” he said. “We live here, and we are very proud to practice here. We look forward to continuing to provide our patients the highest quality of cancer care, so they can stay as close to home as possible.”

In 2018, HOC joined the American Oncology Network (AON), a multi-state alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders working together to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. The partnership of HOC and AON helps provide the best cancer care with additional services including: access to innovative treatment options through clinical trials, efficient home delivery of oral cancer medications, 24/7 access to the care management team and financial assistance programs to help navigate insurance coverage.

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About Hematology/Oncology Clinic: (HOCBR.com)
Specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and cancer, the Hematology/Oncology Clinic (HOC) serves patients from offices in Baton Rouge, Hammond and Zachary, Louisiana. Hematology/Oncology Clinic is the practice of Dr. Gerald Miletello, Dr. Christopher McCanless, Dr. Michael Castine, III, Dr. Pavani Ellipeddi, Dr. Lauren Juneja, and Dr. Sanjay Juneja. The practice’s highly trained and experienced clinical staff consists of Nurse Practitioners, Oncology Certified Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses.

For over 30 years HOC’s has provided exceptional quality care including access to innovative clinical trials, home delivery of oral cancer medications from a specialty, in-house pharmacy, timely labs and pathology reports, and on-site infusion therapy. The practice also offers comprehensive supportive care such as 24/7 access to Care Management, nutrition counseling, and much more.

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 77 physicians and 46 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 12 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, Director of  Marketing
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com
(239) 789.2341

Fort Myers, Fla., May 29, 2020 – American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is pleased to announce that seven research studies co-authored by AON physicians will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2020 Virtual Scientific Program, which will be held May 29 – 31, 2020. The program will feature over 250 oral abstract presentations and 2,500 poster presentations in 24 disease-based and specialty tracks. This year’s theme is “Unite and Conquer: Accelerating Progress Together.”

The following AON physician investigators will present their research results during poster discussions and/or presentations.

• Dr. Ruemu E. Birhiray of Hematology Oncology of Indiana, who served as co-author of several studies that involved multiple myeloma patients (Abstract # e19332) and breast cancer (Abstract # e13065)
• Dr. Ralph V. Boccia of The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, who co-authored several studies involving multiple myeloma patients (Abstract # e19332) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (Abstract # 8032)
• Dr. Pavani Ellipeddi of Hematology Oncology Clinic, who co-authored a study on acute myeloid leukemia (Abstract # e19172)
• Dr. Michael Messino of Messino Cancer Centers, who co-authored a study involving skin cancer (Abstract # 10039)
• Dr. Sameh Mikhail of Zangmeister Cancer Center, who co-authored a study on pancreatic cancer (Abstract # 4641)
• Dr. Jerry W. Mitchell of Zangmeister Cancer Center, who served as co-author on a study on breast cancer (Abstract # 549)
• Dr. Taral Patel of Zangmeister Cancer Center, who co-authored a study on acute myeloid leukemia (Abstract # e19172)

AON CEO Brad Prechtl, MBA, said, “AON, while geographically diverse, is interconnected through a rapidly growing network of oncologists focused on driving change. To have seven AON physicians’ research studies being shared at this prestigious program confirms that our physicians are not only uniting in collaboration, they’re at the forefront of new discoveries and findings that will expand and improve cancer treatment options for all cancer patients.”

“The physicians within our network are dedicated to bringing innovative treatment options to patients, close to home. The fact that we have so many publications accepted by ASCO reflects our physicians’ strong commitment to advancing cancer care treatments with medical-based evidence and research,” added Dr. Stephen Orman, AON Board Member & Chairman.

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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 77 physicians and 46 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 12 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, Director of  Marketing
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com
(239) 789.2341