rt in the application, follow-up
and processing steps. By acting as an extension of the practices, ORS
Patient Assistance Support also works with drug manufacturers to help
patients without insurance obtain oncology drugs at no cost or very low
cost. At the request of practices affiliated with US Oncology, the
experienced ORS Patient Assistance Support team secured over $14 million in
funding in 2007 for cancer patients in need.
About US Oncology, Inc.
US Oncology, headquartered in Houston, works closely with physicians,
manufacturers and payers to identify and deliver innovative services that
enhance patient access to advanced cancer care. US Oncology supports one of
the nation's foremost cancer treatment and research networks accelerating
the availability and use of evidence-based medicine and shared best
practices.
US Oncology's expertise in supporting every aspect of the cancer care
delivery system -- from drug development to treatment and outcomes
measurement, enables the company to help increase the efficiency and safety
of cancer care. According to the company's last quarterly earnings report,
US Oncology is affiliated with 1,247 physicians operating in 472 locations,
including 91 radiation oncology facilities in 39 states. For more
information, visit the company's Web site, http://www.usoncology.com.
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