FORT MYERS, Fla., February 3, 2020 — The American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) in-house specialty pharmacy has announced recent accreditation by URAC. The organization is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality through leadership, accreditation, measurement and innovation. By achieving this status, AON Pharmacy demonstrated a comprehensive commitment to quality care, improved processes and better patient outcomes. The AON specialty pharmacy, based in Fort Myers, Florida, works exclusively on behalf of more than 70 physicians in its growing network of community-based oncology practices to deliver oral cancer medications to their patients’ homes. Oral anti-cancer medication currently comprises 25% to 30% of the oncology treatments provided to patients nationwide.
“AON Pharmacy should be commended for meeting these rigorous national quality standards,” said AON CEO Brad Prechtl, MBA. “This accreditation represents our commitment to our physicians and their patients to providing the highest quality of services to ensure patient safety.”
For more about AON’s accreditation, see the full press release.
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