US Oncology Applauds Senator Baucus's Healthcare Reform 'Call to Action' for 2009, Supports Collaborative Measures to Enhance Cancer Patients' Access to Care While Improving Quality ...(tion technology linked to cancer care qu...),Health

Date:11/12/2008

tion technology linked to cancer care quality measurement. With its extensive health information technology and clinical information and comparative data analysis system, known as iKnowMed, US Oncology looks forward to working with all healthcare system stakeholders in order to share best practices and reach new levels of collaboration in ensuring consistent, high-quality patient care.

"Through the widespread uptake of our oncology-specific clinical information system, US Oncology has made major strides in bringing together our more than 1,200 network physicians and improving the quality of care that our network's patients receive in our cancer centers each day," said Dr. Beveridge. "We hope to work closely with Senator Baucus and his fellow lawmakers and staff to apply this same spirit of collaboration and commitment to excellence in improving comprehensive healthcare delivery in 2009."

About US Oncology, Inc.

Headquartered in Houston, US Oncology works closely with physicians, manufacturers and payers to enhance patient access to advanced cancer care in the community setting. US Oncology supports the nation's foremost cancer treatment and research network in its efforts to accelerate the availability and use of scientific, evidence-based medicine.

According to the company's last quarterly earnings report, US Oncology is affiliated with more than 1,200 physicians operating in approximately 485 locations, including 92 cancer centers and radiation facilities in 39 states. For more information, visit the company's Web site, http://www.usoncology.com.

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