In 2012, Dr. Gerold Bepler, CEO of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute (Karmanos), began a search for a strategic partner for the NCI-designated cancer center. Dr. Bepler recognized the traditional fee for service reimbursement landscape was passing away and that positioning Karmanos for success would require thinking creatively about strategic partnerships, organizational efficiencies and mechanisms to
reach a much larger clinical population.
As part of this exploration, Oncology Solutions was engaged to facilitate joint strategic discussions between Karmanos and McLaren Health Care. Learn more on the subject here.