American Oncology Network to Participate in 14 Sessions at 2025 Community Oncology Alliance Annual Conference
American Oncology Network (AON) announced its participation in 14 speaking sessions at the 2025 Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, April 29-30. The conference, themed 'Empower & Advocate: Independent Community Oncology,' will feature AON leaders discussing various aspects of community oncology.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Stephen Divers and Chief Strategy Officer Alti Rahman will serve as conference co-chairs. Presentations will cover important topics including:
- Payer contracting and value-based care
- Clinical trials infrastructure
- Patient advocacy and mental health programs
- Radiopharmaceutical therapies
- Practice partnerships and innovation
The event demonstrates AON's commitment to supporting local practices through comprehensive services including in-house pharmacy, lab services, and back-office operations, enabling physicians to focus on community-based patient care.
American Oncology Network (AON) ha annunciato la sua partecipazione a 14 sessioni di intervento al Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Annual Conference 2025, che si terrà a Orlando, Florida, dal 29 al 30 aprile. La conferenza, dal tema 'Empower & Advocate: Independent Community Oncology', vedrà i leader di AON discutere diversi aspetti dell'oncologia comunitaria.
Il Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Stephen Divers, e il Chief Strategy Officer, Alti Rahman, saranno i co-presidenti della conferenza. Le presentazioni tratteranno temi importanti come:
- Contrattazione con i pagatori e assistenza basata sul valore
- Infrastruttura per studi clinici
- Advocacy per i pazienti e programmi di salute mentale
- Terapie radiofarmaceutiche
- Partnership tra studi medici e innovazione
L’evento sottolinea l’impegno di AON nel supportare le strutture locali attraverso servizi completi, inclusi farmacia interna, servizi di laboratorio e operazioni amministrative, permettendo ai medici di concentrarsi sulla cura dei pazienti nella comunità.
American Oncology Network (AON) anunció su participación en 14 sesiones de ponencias durante la Conferencia Anual 2025 de la Community Oncology Alliance (COA), que se realizará en Orlando, Florida, del 29 al 30 de abril. La conferencia, con el tema 'Empoderar y Abogar: Oncología Comunitaria Independiente', contará con líderes de AON discutiendo diversos aspectos de la oncología comunitaria.
El Director Médico, Dr. Stephen Divers, y el Director de Estrategia, Alti Rahman, serán los copresidentes de la conferencia. Las presentaciones abordarán temas clave como:
- Contratación con pagadores y atención basada en el valor
- Infraestructura para ensayos clínicos
- Defensa del paciente y programas de salud mental
- Terapias radiofarmacéuticas
- Alianzas en la práctica médica e innovación
El evento demuestra el compromiso de AON de apoyar las prácticas locales mediante servicios integrales que incluyen farmacia interna, servicios de laboratorio y operaciones administrativas, permitiendo a los médicos enfocarse en la atención comunitaria de los pacientes.
American Oncology Network (AON)는 2025년 4월 29일부터 30일까지 플로리다 올랜도에서 열리는 Community Oncology Alliance (COA) 연례 컨퍼런스에서 14개의 발표 세션에 참여한다고 발표했습니다. 'Empower & Advocate: Independent Community Oncology'를 주제로 한 이번 컨퍼런스에서는 AON의 리더들이 지역사회 종양학의 다양한 측면을 논의할 예정입니다.
수석 의료 책임자인 Dr. Stephen Divers와 최고 전략 책임자 Alti Rahman이 컨퍼런스 공동 의장을 맡습니다. 발표 주제는 다음과 같습니다:
- 지불자 계약 및 가치 기반 치료
- 임상 시험 인프라
- 환자 옹호 및 정신 건강 프로그램
- 방사성 의약품 치료
- 진료 협력 및 혁신
이번 행사는 AON이 내부 약국, 검사 서비스, 백오피스 운영 등 포괄적인 서비스를 통해 지역 의료기관을 지원하고, 의사들이 지역사회 환자 치료에 집중할 수 있도록 돕는다는 의지를 보여줍니다.
American Oncology Network (AON) a annoncé sa participation à 14 sessions de présentation lors de la Conférence Annuelle 2025 de la Community Oncology Alliance (COA) à Orlando, Floride, les 29 et 30 avril. La conférence, sur le thème « Empower & Advocate : Independent Community Oncology », réunira les dirigeants de l’AON pour discuter de divers aspects de l’oncologie communautaire.
Le Directeur Médical, Dr Stephen Divers, et le Directeur de la Stratégie, Alti Rahman, seront les coprésidents de la conférence. Les présentations aborderont des sujets importants tels que :
- Contractualisation avec les payeurs et soins basés sur la valeur
- Infrastructure des essais cliniques
- Plaidoyer pour les patients et programmes de santé mentale
- Thérapies radiopharmaceutiques
- Partenariats de pratique et innovation
L’événement illustre l’engagement de l’AON à soutenir les cabinets locaux grâce à des services complets incluant pharmacie interne, services de laboratoire et opérations back-office, permettant ainsi aux médecins de se concentrer sur les soins aux patients en communauté.
American Oncology Network (AON) gab seine Teilnahme an 14 Vortrags-Sessions auf der Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Jahreskonferenz 2025 bekannt, die vom 29. bis 30. April in Orlando, Florida, stattfindet. Die Konferenz steht unter dem Motto 'Empower & Advocate: Independent Community Oncology' und wird Führungskräfte von AON verschiedene Aspekte der Community-Onkologie diskutieren lassen.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Stephen Divers und Chief Strategy Officer Alti Rahman werden als Co-Vorsitzende der Konferenz fungieren. Die Präsentationen behandeln wichtige Themen wie:
- Vertragsgestaltung mit Kostenträgern und wertbasierte Versorgung
- Infrastruktur für klinische Studien
- Patientenvertretung und Programme zur psychischen Gesundheit
- Radiopharmazeutische Therapien
- Praxispartnerschaften und Innovation
Die Veranstaltung zeigt das Engagement von AON, lokale Praxen durch umfassende Dienstleistungen wie interne Apotheken, Labordienste und Back-Office-Operationen zu unterstützen, damit Ärzte sich auf die patientennahe Versorgung in der Gemeinschaft konzentrieren können.
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More than a dozen AON leaders to speak on panels focused on advocacy, innovation and access in independent community oncology
FORT MYERS, Fla., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Oncology Network (AON), one of the nation’s fastest-growing community oncology networks, today announced that it will participate in 14 speaking sessions at the 2025 Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Annual Conference. The event, themed Empower & Advocate: Independent Community Oncology, will take place April 29-30 in Orlando, Florida.
“At AON, we’re committed to supporting local practices because they bring immense value to patients and communities,” said Stephen “Fred” Divers, MD, AON’s chief medical officer, medical oncologist at Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute, and conference co-chair. “The conference theme of empowerment and advocacy aligns with our mission of improving outcomes through patient-centered care, and I look forward to hearing AON thought leaders share insights with fellow community oncology colleagues.”
AON leaders will speak on a range of topics including payer contracting, value-based care, patient advocacy, clinical trials, and mental health programs. Featured speakers include:
- Stephen “Fred” Divers, MD, chief medical officer – Welcome from the Co-Chairs and Evolving Successful Hospital and Independent Community Practice Partnerships
- Alti Rahman, MHA/MBA, CSSBB, chief strategy and innovation officer – Welcome from the Co-Chairs and The Business Plan for Payer Contracting
- Sunil Babu, MD, medical oncologist, Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology – Growing Clinical Trial Infrastructure & Access in Community Oncology
- Katie Goodman, RN, vice president of clinical research – Growing Clinical Trial Infrastructure & Access in Community Oncology
- Melissa Shaw, BSN, RN, OCN, director of clinical projects, Central Georgia Cancer Care – The Value of Patient Advisory Boards
- Cassandra Perkey, PharmD, BCOP, regional clinical pharmacist – Streamlining Pharmacist-led Hyperglycemia Management in HR+ Breast Cancer
- Anne Marie Rainey, MSN, RN, CHC, CPHQ, director of value-based care – Building Effective Patient Navigation Programs
- Autumn Jones, director of radiology operations – Radiopharmaceutical Therapies: Business Mechanics & Operational Review
- Guy Messer, AS-NMT, BS-HCMGT, MBA, vice president of radiation and radiology services – Radiopharmaceutical Therapies: Business Mechanics & Operational Review
- Ruemu Birhiray, MD, medical oncologist, Hematology Oncology of Indiana – Is Mastocytosis Underdiagnosed?
- Melody Chang, RPh, MBA, BCOP, vice president of pharmacy operations – Aiming for Accuracy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
- Lisa Poiry, RN, OCN, division director of quality services, Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology – State & Local Advocacy: Reaching Your Local Elected Officials
- Susan Sabo-Wagner, MSN, RN, OCN, NEA-BC, vice president of clinical innovation – Practices Using Data to Engage Payers
- Brian Mulherin, MD, medical oncologist, Hematology Oncology of Indiana – How to Operationalize a Mental Health Program in Your Practice
- Katie Alexander, MS, APRN-CNP, OCN, BBA, nurse practitioner and central region APP coordinator, Zangmeister Cancer Center – Leadership, Team Building and Culture in Community Oncology
“AON and COA share a mission to protect and promote independent oncology,” said Alti Rahman, AON chief strategy and innovation officer and conference co-chair. “Events like this help unify our efforts and accelerate the innovations needed to improve care across the country.”
AON provides comprehensive support services to independent oncology practices, including in-house pharmacy, lab services, revenue-diversifying programs and back-office operations. By partnering with AON, physicians can focus on delivering high-quality care in their communities without relying on hospital systems or third-party providers.
AON will also exhibit at booth 207 during the conference.
For more information about AON, visit AONcology.com.
About American Oncology Network
American Oncology Network (AON) is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success and viability of community oncology and other specialties. Founded in 2018, AON’s rapidly expanding network represents more than 290 providers practicing across 21 states. AON pioneers innovative healthcare solutions through its physician-led model, fostering value-based care that improves patient outcomes while reducing costs and expanding access to quality care. AON equips its network physicians with the tools they need to thrive independently while providing comprehensive support, integrated revenue-diversifying ancillary services, and practice management expertise, enabling physicians to focus on what matters most – providing the highest standard of care for every patient. AON is committed to promoting health equity by addressing disparities in cancer care and ensuring that all patients have access to the care they need to achieve optimal health outcomes. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, AON is shaping the future of community oncology. For more information, please visit AONcology.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.
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