MedAssurant to Optimize Quality Strategy for World's Largest Society of Cancer Doctors

BOWIE, Md., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- MedAssurant Inc., a leading provider of data-driven healthcare solutions, today announced an agreement with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).  MedAssurant will assess the current quality of care arena in oncology and contribute strategic and tactical recommendations to ASCO for the ongoing development of its quality of care initiatives.

"ASCO and its members understand the critical need to ensure the best care for our patients," said Dr. Allen Lichter, chief executive officer of ASCO. "We are leading the effort to design assessment tools and programs to improve clinical outcomes and promote quality care in the treatment of cancer."

Cary Sennett, MD, PhD, chief medical officer at MedAssurant added, "There are significant opportunities to expand our understanding of the factors that drive cancer diagnosis outcomes and the role played by quality of care in improving these outcomes for patients.  We are very pleased to be working with ASCO on its quality care initiatives.  We aim to complement their leadership efforts with our experience in the world of data-driven improvements in healthcare so that oncologists can better help patients with cancer."

About the American Society of Clinical Oncology

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. With more than 28,000 members, ASCO is committed to improving cancer care through scientific meetings, educational programs and peer-reviewed journals. For ASCO information and resources, visit www.asco.org/presscenter. Patient-oriented cancer information is available at www.Cancer.Net.

About MedAssurant Inc.

MedAssurant Inc. is a leading healthcare solutions provider focused on the importance of healthcare data and its ability to drive dramatic, objective improvements in clinical and quality outcomes, care management, and financial performance throughout the healthcare community. Proprietary healthcare datasets, aggregation, and analysis capabilities, combined with a national infrastructure of leading-edge technology, clinical prowess, and deep human resources empowers MedAssurant's advanced generation of healthcare assessment and improvement through highly informed solutions. In partnership with many members of the healthcare community, MedAssurant provides local, regional, and nationwide health insurance plans, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory bodies, government organizations, physician organizations, and their many covered patients with powerful turnkey solutions to address matters of clinical outcomes analysis, quality of care, cost improvement, risk adjustment, disease management, utilization, and healthcare data verification. Altogether, MedAssurant solutions are provided to more than 200 healthcare organizations, supporting more than 100 million Americans. Driven by a mission to improve today's healthcare landscape, the employees of MedAssurant proudly apply care, ingenuity, and dedication to delivering a new approach to healthcare – one driven by data and insight – one resulting in meaningful action. Please visit www.medassurant.com for more information.

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