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Mississippi-based practice finds value in firm’s customer-driven approach and industry expertise
CROSSVILLE, Tenn., March 25, 2009 – Oncology Partners, a consulting and medical billing firm serving oncology practices, today announced that Columbus Hematology Oncology has selected Oncology Partners to provide strategic practice management consulting and medical billing services for its practice. Oncology Partners will conduct a complete analysis of the practice’s office procedures to streamline office management functions and reduce operating costs.
The Columbus, Miss.-based practice had previously worked with a medical billing firm but was still required to handle most of its billing in-house. Working with Oncology Partners will enable Columbus Hematology Oncology to reduce the amount of time and money spent on billing through streamlined processes as well as uncovered opportunities with insurance and Medicare claims. Oncology Partners will also help the practice manage the
chemotherapy agents acquisition process to provide cost benefits on prescription chemotherapy agents.
“Oncology practices have unique billing situations given the costs associated with chemotherapy
agents and procedures,” stated Dr. John Whitecar of Columbus Hematology Oncology. “Oncology Partners’ roots run deep in the oncology profession which enables them to fully understand the challenges we face as a specialized practice. Our contacts at Oncology Partners make it a point to be available whenever we need guidance on billing or general office matters. In addition, their troubleshooting abilities have brought immense value to helping us realize where there are untapped cost savings.”
As a result of working with Oncology Partners, Columbus Hematology Oncology expects to see a significant increase in profitability and a boost in office efficiencies. The practice also projects savings on chemotherapy
agents through relationships with wholesalers which will in part help the practice maximize its revenue stream and optimize treatment regimens.
Dr. Dirk Davidson, president and co-founder of Oncology Partners said, “The ability to practice oncology has been thwarted by various rules and changes in reimbursement, making it difficult for many oncology practices to keep up. As the owner of an oncology practice, I understand first-hand the changes and challenges many small- to mid-sized practices go through. We are pleased to be working with Columbus Hematology Oncology to help them navigate through the challenges they face with these changes and better position them for continued growth.”
About Oncology Partners
Oncology Partners is an innovative firm that specializes
in helping oncology practices achieve greater efficiencies
and profits in their billing and practice management.
Co-founded by a medical oncologist with a background with
both large group and solo practices, and by a respected
medical billing specialist, Oncology Partners has the deep
industry expertise required to achieve significant
improvements in each customer’s bottom line. The company
also offers valuable consulting in the areas of practice
management and contract negotiation with wholesalers. For
more information on Oncology Partners, please call (931)
787-1500 or visit www.oncologypartners.net.
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