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Tennessee Oncology Building New Flagship Cancer Center in Nashville

Posted on July 17, 2023

Practice to Make $120 Million Investment in State-of-the-Art Cancer Care Center Nashville, TN – July 17, 2023 –Tennessee Oncology, one of the largest oncology practices in the country, announced it is constructing a new flagship cancer care center in downtown Nashville. The state-of-the-art center, which will encompass 200,000 square feet, represents a significant investment of […]

Examining Colorectal and Cervical Cancer Care in Appalachia : A Review of Barriers and Interventions to Cancer Screening, Genetic Services, and Continuity of Care

Posted on May 30, 2023

See original article HERE. Introduction Appalachia encompasses 13 states, spanning 206,000 square miles.1 It is home to nearly 26 million people. A fourth of Appalachia’s 423 counties are rural, characterized by generational poverty and a lack of key resources, such as adequate healthcare. This is evidenced in an overall Appalachian cancer mortality rate that runs […]

Tennessee Oncology Recognized as the State’s First Blue Distinction Center for Cancer Care

Posted on May 9, 2023

CHATTANOOGA – BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) has recognized Tennessee Oncology with a Blue Distinction® Centers for Cancer Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Tennessee Oncology earned the designation by incorporating patient-centered and data-driven practices to better coordinate cancer care and improve quality and safety, under a value-based payment model. […]

Tennessee Oncology adds Proton Therapy Services

Posted on May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023 – Tennessee Oncology, one of the largest oncology practices in the country, has entered into a lease for the operation of the Proton Therapy Center, located in Franklin TN and previously known as Provision Cares Proton Therapy Center. Tennessee Oncology radiation oncologists have led care since the center opened in October 2018. […]

Dr Stephen Schleicher: Rural Patient Care Access Is a Top Priority for Community Oncology

Posted on May 4, 2023

See original article and watch the video HERE. Stephen M. Schleicher, MD, MBA, Tennessee Oncology, co-authored a recent paper on the complexities of the rural cancer experience; the principal conclusion was potential for a streamlined care process to optimize care efficiencies and access, thereby improving patient outcomes. Stephen M. Schleicher, MD, MBA, chief medical officer […]