Baton Rouge, LA, August 30, 2019 — Hematology/Oncology Clinic (HOC) yesterday hosted a sneak-peek groundbreaking ceremony for its new location in the Pennington Cancer Center at the Bluebonnet Campus. HOC will relocate from its current location on Picardy Avenue in the spring of 2020.

The brand new, 17,000 square foot, $3.1 million facility will provide cancer patients in the Baton Rouge area with convenient access to physician services, chemotherapy and other advanced treatments, laboratory and specialty pharmacy services, and clinical trials, all under one roof.  The Clinic will have 20 private exam rooms and 37 chemotherapy infusion stations.

To enhance the patient experience and improve operational efficiencies for providers, Evidence-Based Design will be integrated into the facility.  Studies have shown that using certain colors, lighting and art in healthcare spaces helps to reduce stress, and patients are more likely to achieve the best possible outcomes.

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 with access to the highest quality of cancer care, so they can stay as close to home as possible.”

Honorary Guest and Philanthropist Paula Pennington de la Bretonne joined HOC physicians and staff, Baton Rouge Hospital administrators and local dignitaries at the event. When it opened in 1987, the Pennington Cancer Center was the first accredited cancer program in Baton Rouge. In 2006, the Center was named for the Pennington family with a donation from the Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation which allowed Baton Rouge General to be the first in the country to purchase the ARTISTE linear accelerator, the most advanced treatment option at the time.

 “After 30 years and nearly 30,000 patients, our Foundation is giving additional support to provide the Cancer Center with the latest technology and equipment in the fight against cancer,” said Ms. Pennington de la Bretonne. “We are grateful to support the growth of needed services in our community.”

Last year, 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.  AON CEO Brad Prechtl, MBA said, “We are proud to be part of HOC’s continued growth. Their rich history of providing cancer treatment of the highest quality and focused on the whole person, is truly inspiring.”

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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 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.

HOC’s exceptional quality care includes 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)

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. Founded in 2017, the rapidly growing AON network represents more than 45 physicians and over ten nurse practitioners/physician assistants practicing across seven 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
Shelly Glenn
Chief Marketing & Sales Officer
Shelly.Glenn@AONcology.com
(770) 365.6168

Caroline Hewitt
Regional Director of Marketing
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com
(239) 789.2341

Fort Myers, FL – July 29, 2019… American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is pleased to announce that Hematology Oncology Center, Inc., a leading community oncology/hematology practice in Elyria, Ohio, will be joining AON, effective August 1, 2019. AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders uniting to ensure the long-term success of community oncology.

Hematology Oncology Center, Inc. is located at 41201 Schadden Road, Suite 2, Elyria, Ohio 44035. Through the affiliation with AON, the practice will enhance their current service offerings for their patients, adding upgraded technology, an expanded oral oncolytic outpatient pharmacy, and augmented care management services.

AON CEO, Bradley Prechtl, MBA, said, “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Belagodu Kantharaj, Dr. Jay Sidloski, Dr. Ruben Escuro, Dr. Patrick Litam, and the staff of Hematology Oncology Center, Inc. into American Oncology Network, LLC. Through alliances such as this, AON offers a wider range of services to affiliated practices, enabling community oncologists to provide excellent, value-based care while retaining autonomy to make the best decisions for their patients and staff.”

AON Board Member and Chairman, Dr. Stephen Orman, added, “Recent studies have shown that cancer patients prefer to receive treatment in a local, community-based setting, but also treatment costs are considerably lower than in a hospital.  Additionally, AON enables participation with the Oncology Care Model (OCM), which supports and encourages quality care and more coordinated cancer care for patients who are undergoing treatment.”
“Today’s healthcare environment is increasingly complex,” Belagodu Kantharaj, MD explained.  “Partnering with AON enables us to continue to provide expert care, and to offer expanded services including the AON in-house pathology lab, which provides critical information typically within 24 hours, and with the highest level of accuracy when determining our patient’s treatment plans.”

With a determination to help everyone receive 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 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
Katy Parsons
Kparsons@chappellroberts.com
(813) 281.0088 ext. 327

Ganick Communications, Inc.
Elaine Ganick
Elaine@Ganick.com
(615) 377.7877

Fort Myers, FL – May 23, 2019… American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is pleased to announce that Cancer & Blood Specialists of Louisville, a leading community oncology/hematology practice in Louisville, Kentucky will join AON on June 1, 2019. AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders uniting to ensure the long-term success of community oncology.

With the upcoming AON affiliation, the practice will increase its current service offerings to their patients with enhanced technology, an expanded oral oncolytic outpatient pharmacy, pathology and central laboratory services, and enhanced care management services.

AON CEO, Bradley Prechtl, MBA, stated, “We are very pleased to welcome the physicians and staff of Cancer & Blood Specialists of Louisville. The physicians and staff have long demonstrated their willingness to serve and support patients in the Louisville area; and they have done so with compassionate, patient-centric care in a community setting.”

AON Board Member and Chairman Dr. Steve Orman said, “Drs. Mohammad Khan, Vijay Raghavan, and Subhash Sheth are highly respected physicians who have been delivering exemplary care to patients for a number of years. As part of the American Oncology Network, LLC, they will be able to take advantage of AON support for pharmaceutical purchasing strategies, human resources, revenue cycle, payer negotiations, and improved technologies, while retaining the autonomy to make the best decisions for their patients and staff.”

Dr. Vijay Raghavan, of Cancer & Blood Specialists of Louisville, said, “We are committed to providing expert care for our patients in Louisville and the surrounding areas, as well as southern Indiana. Partnering with AON is in the best interest of our patients and the communities we serve. This alliance allows our physicians, clinicians, and staff to continue focusing on treating patients while enhancing the services that we provide.”

With a determination to help everyone receive 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 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
Katy Parsons
Kparsons@chappellroberts.com
(813) 281.0088 ext. 327

Ganick Communications, Inc.
Elaine Ganick
elaine@ganick.com
(615) 377.7877

Two Key Community Oncology Leaders Appointed

Fort Myers, Fla. (April 25, 2019) — With a mission to support long-term viability of community oncology, American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) continues to expand its offerings and experience by hiring two new leaders, Steven Swart, Regional Senior Vice President, and Brian Wall, Vice President of Revenue Cycle.
Swart and Wall join AON’s executive team, which includes CEO Brad Prechtl, MBA, COO Todd Schonherz and Chief Revenue Cycle Officer Sarah Cevallos. Their mission will be to ensure the success of AON practices and physicians across the U.S.

“We are excited to welcome these two industry leaders to our growing team,” said Prechtl. “They each bring expertise and tenacity, which exhibit our commitment to our partner physicians, practices and patients.”

Swart successfully managed AON’s acquisition and partnership with Zangmeister Cancer Center in Ohio, where he served as Executive Director. With more than 30 years of experience, he is a seasoned healthcare leader, bringing extensive financial and operational acumen. Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the Robert C. Byrd Clinic at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting/pre-law from Ohio University.

Wall, who most recently served as the Director of Practice Improvement at Envision Healthcare, has more than 10 years of experience in healthcare account and revenue cycle management. His broad range of accomplishments include implementing new technology and new procedures across multiple facilities and standardizing training and reporting in various capacities. Wall received an MBA with a healthcare management concentration from The George Washington University, a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Florida State University and a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Dayton.

AON’s growing leadership team will continue to ensure that its collaborative approach and physician-led model allow community practices to thrive while maintaining local leadership and autonomy. Ultimately, this model allows physicians to focus on what matters most – providing the highest quality care for cancer patients.

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About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)
Founded in 2017, American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) and American Oncology Partners, PA (AOP) are an alliance of physicians and seasoned health care 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 AOP 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 AOP’s 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
Katy Parsons, APR
KParsons@chappellroberts.com
727.542.0949

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

Advisory group created to support local oncology practices across the nation

Fort Myers, Fla. (April 4, 2019) – With a mission to support long-term viability of community oncology, the American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) has created a new advisory group to provide high-level strategic guidance to its practices and physicians.

Consisting of AON physicians, executive management and administrative specialists, the group will advise on a range of trends impacting clinical and practice activities. The group’s goal is to serve as an advocate for AON’s physicians and physician groups, providing counsel and support on all issues related to business improvement, strategic development, quality, and compliance.

“It is a pleasure for us to introduce the AON Advisory Group to our practices, who will benefit from its recommendations,” said AON CEO Brad Prechtl. “The group will provide another layer of support to enhance practice services.”

Inaugural group members include physicians from across the nation, such as Dr. Patrick Elwood and Dr. Taral Patel from the Zangmeister Cancer Center in Ohio; Dr. Michael Castine III from the Hematology/Oncology Clinic in Louisiana; Dr. Stephen “Fred” Divers from the Genesis Cancer Center in Arkansas; and Dr. Rangappa Rajendra from Oncology/Hematology of Loudoun and Reston in Virginia.

“As a physician-led organization, AON differentiates itself by providing community-based practices with the expertise needed to navigate today’s complex health care landscape, while also allowing them to operate their practices autonomously,” said Dr. Michael Castine, oncologist at the American Oncology Partner Practice Hematology/Oncology Clinic in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. “The AON Advisory Group reinforces the value of this partnership to strategically guide physicians and allow them to continue focusing on their patients.”

The AON Advisory Group’s executive management team members include AON CEO Brad Prechtl, COO Todd Schonherz, Regional Senior Vice President Steven Swart, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer Sarah Cevallos, Chief Information Officer Mark Moch, AON Board member and Strategic Advisor Dr. William Harwin, and AON Board Member Dr. Stephen Orman.

AON is an alliance of physicians and seasoned health care leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. With more than three decades of expertise in all areas of oncology practice management, AON enables physicians to focus on what matters most — providing the highest-quality care for patients.

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About American Oncology Network, LLC: (AONcology.com)
Founded in 2017, American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) and American Oncology Partners, PA (AOP) are an alliance of physicians and seasoned health care 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 AOP 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 AOP’s 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
Katy Parsons, APR
KParsons@chappellroberts.com
727.542.0949

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