This session focused on business models for collaborative ventures between and among physicians, medical groups and/or practice management companies and capital partners to create coordinated, community-based, patient-centric cancer programs that provide a broad spectrum of oncology-related services. Panelists explored physician practice integration arrangements between medical oncologists (MOs) and radiation therapists (RTs), between RTs and urologists (or other specialists), and among MOs, RTs, medical specialists, and surgical specialists. Also discussed was physician staffing of community hospital programs, and the business and legal implications of practice management company arrangements.
Panelists included: Michael L. Blau, Chair, Health Care Venture Practice, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP and Anthony M. Berson, M.D., Radiation Oncology, St. Vincent’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.