The American Oncology Network, LLC Welcomes Hematology/Oncology Clinic

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Fort Myers, FL, September 6, 2018… American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is pleased to announce that Hematology/Oncology Clinic (HOC), the leading community oncology/hematology practice in Baton Rouge & Zachary, Louisiana, joined AON on September 1st, 2018, an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders uniting to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. With this partnership and the practice’s locations in Baton Rouge and the new office in Zachary, the Hematology/Oncology Clinic has increased its current services offered to cancer patients with enhanced technology and an expanded oral oncolytic outpatient pharmacy, pathology and central laboratory services and care management.

AON CEO, Bradley Prechtl, MBA, stated, “It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Gerald Miletello, Dr. Christopher McCanless, Dr. Michael J. Castine, III, Dr. Pavani Ellipeddi, Dr. Lauren Juneja and the entire Hematology/Oncology Clinic family to American Oncology Network. Hematology/Oncology Clinic’s devotion to serving and supporting patients in Louisiana with expert cancer care in a community setting is truly inspiring.”

AON Board Member, Dr. William Harwin, said, “Hematology/Oncology Clinic is a highly regarded practice that delivers exemplary care to its patients. With AON, the company’s physician leadership retains the autonomy to make the best decisions for their patients and staff, while they receive AON support for pharmaceutical purchasing strategies, human resources, revenue cycle, payer negotiations and technology.”

Hematology/Oncology Clinic Senior Physician Dr. Gerald Miletello, said, “Hematology/Oncology Clinic is committed to expert cancer care for our patients here in Baton Rouge and in the surrounding areas. Joining AON is in the interest of our patients and the communities we serve. Joining with AON allows our physicians, clinicians and staff to continue focusing on treating patients while Hematology/Oncology Clinic enhances the services that we provide.”

With a drive to help every American have access to exceptional cancer care, AON was founded by well-respected leaders in community oncology with decades of experience helping oncology practices to thrive by providing proven solutions.
 

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About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)

Founded in 2017, American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology.  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 ensure that patients’ experiences will be at the very pinnacle of cancer care today.

For More Information, Contact:

American Oncology Network, LLC
Shelly Glenn, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer – Shelly.Glenn@AONcology.com
770.365.6168

ChappellRoberts
Chris Wilkerson – cwilkerson@chappellroberts.com
813.334.6690

Ganick Communications, Inc.
Elaine Ganick – elaine@ganick.com
615.377.7877

About Hematology/Oncology Clinic: (hocbr.com)

As specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and cancer, Hematology/Oncology Clinic’s goal is to provide compassionate and supportive care. Doctor-patient relationships are based on mutual understanding. Our highly trained and extensively experienced clinical staff consists of Nurse Practitioners, Oncology Certified Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. Our philosophy of hope, optimism and caring is also reflected in our office, insurance and business staff. The physicians at Hematology/Oncology Clinic include Dr. Gerald Miletello, Dr. Christopher McCanless, Dr. Michael J. Castine, III, Dr. Pavani Ellipeddi and Dr. Lauren Juneja.

Hematology/Oncology Clinic Welcomes Dr. Lauren Juneja

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New Medical Oncologist Joins in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA – September 4th, 2018. . . The physicians of Hematology/Oncology Clinic (HOC),  Dr. Michael Castine, Dr. Pavani Ellipeddi, Dr. Christopher McCanless and Dr. Gerald Miletello, are pleased to announce that medical oncologist Lauren Juneja, MD, has joined the leading community oncology/hematology practice in Baton Rouge, LA.  A division of American Oncology Partners, PA, HOC has office locations in Baton Rouge, at 8595 Picardy Avenue, Suite 400, and a new office in Zachary, located at 1673 East Mount Pleasant Drive, Suite F-102. Effective September 1, 2018, Dr. Juneja will be practicing at both locations.

Lauren Juneja

Hematology/Oncology Clinic Senior Physician Dr. Gerald Miletello, added, “Dr. Lauren Juneja comes to us with excellent outstanding credentials and a keen interest in clinical research.  As a highly dedicated and respected medical oncologist, Dr. Juneja will be a great addition to our network in the Baton Rouge.”
AON CEO, Bradley Prechtl, MBA, stated, “It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Lauren Juneja to the Hematology/Oncology Clinic and American Oncology Network, LLC. As a community oncology practice, we have an ongoing commitment to our patients to provide the most advanced and personalized treatments in a setting that is convenient and close to home. I am confident that Dr. Juneja’s experience and expertise will make her a perfect fit for the AON and HOC family.”

Dr. William Harwin, AON Board Member said, “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Lauren Juneja to the American Oncology Network. She has established an excellent reputation and will offer added convenience for our patients in Baton Rouge. We are very pleased to have her join the AON family.”

Dr. Lauren Juneja is Board certified in internal medicine and completed her medical oncology and hematology subspecialty fellowships in 2018.  Dr. Juneja earned a Master of Science at Tulane University in Cellular & Molecular Biology and served as an Adjunct Professor at Delgado Community College in Anatomy/Physiology before applying to medical school.  She earned her medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Shreveport, LA). After graduation she completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (Shreveport, LA) and was awarded a Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center (Shreveport, LA). She presented a city-wide grand rounds lecture to physicians in her area on hematologic complications in pregnancy and has an interest in female care including breast, ovarian and endometrial/uterine malignancies.

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About Hematology/Oncology Clinic: (www.hocbr.com)

As specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and cancer, Hematology/Oncology Clinic’s goal is to provide compassionate and supportive care. Doctor-patient relationships are based on mutual understanding. Our highly trained and extensively experienced clinical staff consists of Nurse Practitioners, Oncology Certified Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. Our philosophy of hope, optimism and caring is also reflected in our office, insurance and business staff. The physicians at Hematology/Oncology Clinic include Dr. Gerald Miletello, Dr. Christopher McCanless, Dr. Michael J. Castine, III, Dr. Pavani Ellipeddi and Dr. Lauren Juneja.

About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)

Founded in 2017, American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. 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 ensure that patients’ experiences will be at the very pinnacle of cancer care today.

For More Information, Contact:

American Oncology Network, LLC
Shelly Glenn, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer – Shelly.Glenn@AONcology.com
770.365.6168

ChappellRoberts
Chris Wilkerson – cwilkerson@chappellroberts.com
813.334.6690

Ganick Communications, Inc.
Elaine Ganick – elaine@ganick.com
615.377.7877

The Zangmeister Cancer Center to Join the American Oncology Network, LLC

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Fort Myers, FL, August 9, 2018… American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is pleased to announce that Mid Ohio Oncology/Hematology, Inc. dba The Mark H. Zangmeister Cancer Center (ZCC), a leading community oncology/hematology practice in Columbus, Ohio, has entered into an agreement to join AON, an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders uniting to ensure the long-term success of community oncology.  With this partnership and the practice’s convenient location[s] in Columbus, ZCC is increasing its current services offered to cancer patients with enhanced technology and an expanded oral oncolytic outpatient pharmacy, pathology and central laboratory services and additional care management services.

AON CEO, Bradley Prechtl, MBA, stated, “It is a pleasure to welcome the entire Zangmeister Cancer Center family to AON. They are dedicated to serving and supporting patients in Columbus, Ohio and the surrounding communities with expert cancer care.  In addition, they are, and have been for years, strongly committed to sustainable community oncology.”

AON Board Member, Dr. William Harwin, said, “ZCC has a stellar reputation and its physician leadership will continue to have the autonomy to make the best decisions for their patients and staff, while at the same time receiving the support of AON for pharmaceutical purchasing strategies, human resources, revenue cycle management, payer negotiations and technology.”

Zangmeister Cancer Center President Dr. Patrick Elwood said, “We are dedicated to providing quality care for our patients and their families.  The ZCC is committed to ensuring our patients receive expert cancer care here in central Ohio.  As a result of healthcare and specifically cancer care transitioning to value-based care, we decided to join AON to allow our physicians, clinicians, and staff to continue to focus on treating patients while enhancing the services that we provide.  Our affiliation with AON will help us continue to provide the highest quality cancer care for our patients and the communities we serve.”

With a drive to help every American have access to exceptional cancer care, AON was founded by well-respected leaders in community oncology with decades of experience helping oncology practices to thrive by providing proven solutions.  ZCC intends to join AON effective January 1, 2019.
 
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About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)

Founded in 2017, American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology.  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 can 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
Shelly Glenn, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer – Shelly.Glenn@AONcology.com
770.365.6168

ChappellRoberts
Chris Wilkerson – cwilkerson@chappellroberts.com
813.334.6690

Ganick Communications, Inc.
Elaine Ganick – elaine@ganick.com
615.377.7877
 
About Zangmeister Cancer Center (www.zangcenter.com)
Mid Ohio Oncology/Hematology, Inc. dba The Mark H. Zangmeister Cancer Center (ZCC) provides the highest quality care to their patients and families.  ZCC adheres to a holistic approach to treatment.  We provide the most advanced technological care while meeting the physical, social, emotional, economic and spiritual needs of everyone we serve.  The physicians practicing at ZCC include Dr. Dennis DeSimone, Dr. Tarek A. Chidiac, Dr. Patrick Elwood, Dr. Mark H. Knapp, Dr. Jeanna L. Knoble, Dr. Sameh Mikhail, Dr. Jerry W. Mitchell, Dr. Timothy D. Moore, Dr. Taral Patel, Dr. Jorge A. Rios, Dr. Mark L. Segal, Dr. P. Kothai Sundaram, Dr. Mark E. Thompson, Dr. Luis Vacarello, Dr. Emily M. Whitman and Dr. Jeffrey Zangmeister.

For More Information, Contact:

Zangmeister Cancer Center
Steven Swart, Executive Director – sswart@zangcenter.com
614.383.6222

Genesis Cancer Center Joins the American Oncology Network, LLC

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Fort Myers, FL, June 1, 2018… American Oncology Network, LLC (AON), an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology, is pleased to announce that Genesis Cancer Center, a leading community oncology/hematology practice in Arkansas has joined AON.  By affiliating with the national professional services organization, Genesis Cancer Center will increase its current service offerings to cancer patients at its multiple locations in Arkansas.  Genesis now will provide an expanded oral oncolytic outpatient pharmacy, pathology and central laboratory services, care management and enhanced technology.

AON CEO, Bradley Prechtl, MBA, stated, “We are honored to welcome Dr. S. Fred Divers, Dr. R. Tim Webb, Dr. Robert Muldoon, Dr. A. Lynn Cleveland and Dr. Lingyi Chen and the entire Genesis Cancer Center family to American Oncology Network. Genesis Cancer Center represents a commitment to serving and supporting patients in Arkansas with expert cancer care in a community setting.”

AON Board Member, Dr. William Harwin, said, “Genesis Cancer Center has a stellar reputation and its physician leadership will continue to have the autonomy to make the best decisions for their patients and staff, while at the same time receiving the support of AON for pharmaceutical purchasing strategies, human resources, revenue cycle, payer negotiations and technology.”

Genesis Cancer Center Physician Dr. S. Fred Divers, said, “We have made a long-term commitment to ensure our patients receive expert cancer care here in Arkansas. As healthcare and cancer care transitions to value-based care, we determined that joining with AON allowed our physicians, clinicians and staff to continue to focus on treating patients while enhancing the services that we provide.  We believe our affiliation with AON will help us continue to provide the highest quality cancer care for our patients and the communities we serve.”

With a drive to help every American have access to exceptional cancer care, AON was founded by well-respected leaders in community oncology with decades of experience helping oncology practices to thrive by providing proven solutions.

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 About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)

Founded in 2017, American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology.  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 ensure that patients’ experiences will be at the very pinnacle of cancer care today.

About Genesis Cancer Center:

Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and hematology, Genesis Cancer Center is recognized for providing expert cancer care in Arkansas. The highly trained physicians, clinician and staff are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for their patients.  The medical oncology/hematology physicians at Genesis Cancer Center include Dr. S. Fred Divers, Dr. R. Tim Webb, Dr. Robert Muldoon, Dr. A. Lynn Cleveland and Dr. Lingyi Chen.

For More Information, Contact:

American Oncology Network, LLC
Shelly Glenn, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer – Shelly.Glenn@AONcology.com
770.365.6168

ChappellRoberts
Chris Wilkerson – cwilkerson@chappellroberts.com
813.334.6690

Ganick Communications, Inc.
Elaine Ganick – elaine@ganick.com
615.377.7877
 
 
 

Hematology/Oncology Clinic Joins the American Oncology Network, LLC

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Fort Myers, FL, May 31, 2018… American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is pleased to announce that Hematology/Oncology Clinic, the leading community oncology/hematology practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has joined AON, an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders uniting to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. With this partnership and the practice’s convenient locations in Baton Rouge, Hematology/Oncology Clinic increasing its current services offered to cancer patients with enhanced technology and an expanded oral oncolytic outpatient pharmacy, pathology and central laboratory services and care management.

AON CEO, Bradley Prechtl, MBA, stated, “It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Gerald Miletello, Dr. Christopher McCanless, Dr. Michael J. Castine, III and Dr. Pavani Ellipeddi and the entire Hematology/Oncology Clinic family to American Oncology Network. Hematology/Oncology Clinic’s devotion to serving and supporting patients in Louisiana with expert cancer care in a community setting is truly inspiring.”

AON Board Member, Dr. William Harwin, said, “Hematology/Oncology Clinic is a highly regarded practice that delivers exemplary care to its patients. With AON, the company’s physician leadership will keep the autonomy to make the best decisions for their patients and staff, while they receive AON support for pharmaceutical purchasing strategies, human resources, revenue cycle, payer negotiations and technology.”

Hematology/Oncology Clinic Senior Physician Dr. Gerald Miletello, said, “Hematology/Oncology Clinic is committed to expert cancer care for our patients here in Baton Rouge and in the surrounding areas. The move to join AON was done in the interest of our patients and the communities we serve. Joining with AON allows our physicians, clinicians and staff to continue focusing on treating patients while Hematology/Oncology Clinic enhances the services that we provide.”
With a drive to help every American have access to exceptional cancer care, AON was founded by well-respected leaders in community oncology with decades of experience helping oncology practices to thrive by providing proven solutions.

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About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)

Founded in 2017, American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. 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 ensure that patients’ experiences will be at the very pinnacle of cancer care today.

For More Information, Contact:

American Oncology Network, LLC
Shelly Glenn, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer – Shelly.Glenn@AONcology.com
770.365.6168

ChappellRoberts
Chris Wilkerson – cwilkerson@chappellroberts.com
813.334.6690

Ganick Communications, Inc.
Elaine Ganick – elaine@ganick.com
615.377.7877

About Hematology/Oncology Clinic: (www.hocbr.com)

As specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and cancer, Hematology/Oncology Clinic’s goal is to provide compassionate and supportive care. Doctor-patient relationships are based on mutual understanding. Our highly trained and extensively experienced clinical staff consists of Nurse Practitioners, Oncology Certified Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. Our philosophy of hope, optimism and caring is also reflected in our office, insurance and business staff. The physicians at Hematology/Oncology Clinic include Dr. Gerald Miletello, Dr. Christopher McCanless, Dr. Michael J. Castine, III and Dr. Pavani Ellipeddi.