Freestanding Cancer Centers
A Rare Breed with Unique Challenges
Within the oncology industry, most cancer centers are “affiliated” with a hospital or academic medical center. However, there is a rare breed of centers throughout the country that constitute Freestanding Cancer Centers who exhibit their own unique challenges for success. Since very few freestanding cancer centers rely on “downstream” revenues from ancillary services as hospital-based programs do, it is critical for these centers to effectively manage operations, while continuing to offer a robust range of oncology-specific services. Administrators of these centers typically ask: Are my staffing ratios efficient? Are we maximizing our collections? How are freestanding reimbursement rates trending? Should we expand into additional service lines? Should we, as a freestanding cancer center, be seeking alignment with a partner for future sustainability?Oncology Solutions has assisted various freestanding cancer centers with these types of questions, proactively assisting with development of strategies to strengthen their existing businesses. Service offerings available to freestanding cancer center constituents include:
- situational assessment to identify challenges and opportunities for strategic positioning
- feasibility analysis for diversifying services (ancillary services, other specialties, etc.)
- revenue cycle and operational re-design to maximize efficiency and financial return
- alignment models for freestanding centers with other healthcare providers
- facilities design, development and equipment procurement guidance
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