US Oncology

Quintiles undertakes genomic “pre-profiling” feasibility study

Friday, September 27, 2013 10:22 AM

CRO Quintiles has announced plans to improve the development of biomarker-targeted therapies through a novel approach that promotes the genomic “pre-profiling” of cancer patients. Quintiles is undertaking a study with the participation of U.S. Oncology Research, supported by McKesson Specialty Health and The U.S. Oncology Network, to explore the operational feasibility and clinical benefits of an upfront approach to the genomic profiling of tumors from metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients. The study will investigate how pre-profiling and genomic sequencing data may support physician treatment decisions, including the identification of appropriate clinical trials for patients.

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NCCN, McKesson Specialty Health, U.S. Oncology Network integrate with Elekta, Varian

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 12:26 PM

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), The U.S. Oncology Network and McKesson Specialty Health have inked agreements to provide future integration with Elekta and Varian that will enhance the ability to provide cancer patients with evidence-based quality care. The two oncology information systems are Elekta’s MOSAIQ and Varian’s ARIA.

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Michael Seiden named CMO for McKesson Specialty Health, U.S. Oncology Network

Friday, September 6, 2013 03:09 PM

McKesson Specialty Health and The U.S. Oncology Networkhave appointed of Michael V. Seiden, M.D., Ph.D. as chief medical officer.

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iKnowMed Ranked No. 1 EHR in Oncology/Hematology

Saturday, February 11, 2012 07:48 AM

iKnowMed Electronic Health Record (EHR) System, a product of McKesson Specialty Health and the US Oncology Network, has been named the highest ranked overall EHR vendor for oncology and hematology practices by the 2012 Black Book Rankings Survey. 

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Moffitt, The US Oncology Network advance cancer patient services

Thursday, October 27, 2011 12:57 PM

Moffitt Cancer Center,  the only National Cancer Institute(NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center in Florida, and The US Oncology Network will work together to expand access to patient services in Florida. As part of both organizations’ long-term commitment to advancing the quality and science of cancer care, the two are collaborating to develop and operate community-based cancer centers throughout the state.

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Prolog joins Wolters Kluwer Pharma

Friday, September 9, 2011 12:56 PM

Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions has named Henry Prolog vice president, data strategy, acquisitions & services. Prolog will manage the supply of data and information sets from PBM's, wholesalers, retail pharmacies and hospitals. He is responsible for setting data strategy for the company's healthcare analytics business. He also will determine the data agreements necessary to support top line revenue growth. 

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Coker Named Vice President of US Oncology Research

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 09:46 AM

US Oncology, an integrated oncology company, has appointed Kevin Coker as the vice president of US Oncology Research, US Oncology’s site management organization and wholly-owned subsidiary.

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GSK, US Oncology in Clinical Trial Alliance

Monday, October 26, 2009 06:47 AM

The Oncology R&D unit of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has entered into a new research alliance agreement with US Oncology, a nationwide cancer care company that supports a community-based research network specializing in phase I through IV oncology clinical trials. The non-exclusive collaboration is aimed at improving the execution time of GSK’s oncology clinical trials.

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US Oncology Launches CRO

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 08:00 AM

Cancer treatment and research network US Oncology has established a contract research organization (CRO), formalizing many of the CRO services that the organization already provided.

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RadPharm Appoints new CIO

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 01:00 PM

RadPharm appointed Steven F. Owens to the newly created position of chief information officer. In this role, Owens will provide leadership to IT and development projects that enhance RadPharm’s technical capabilities and business processes. Before joining RadPharm, Owens was senior director of R&D at the Center for Imaging and Innovation.

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