Passage of Landmark Healthcare Reform Legislation: How it Will Affect Your Community-Based Oncology Practice - Free Educational Webinar

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Community oncologists, practice administrators (PAs), executive directors (EDs), and clinical staff interested in learning the most important aspects when preparing for the impact of health care reform legislation on America's healthcare system are invited to attend a free webinar at 2 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. PDT) on Friday, May 14, 2010. To register, visit www.opspharmacist.com/opes. Registration is free, but space is limited.

With the passage of this year's landmark legislation that overhauls the nation's healthcare system, many cancer care providers continue to wonder how healthcare reform could impact their practice in 2010 and beyond.

"The webinar will provide an overview of the latest updates from Washington, D.C.," said Matt Brow, VP, Government Relations & Public Policy, US Oncology.  "We will discuss the recently enacted healthcare reform and coverage expansion legislation and what this means for community oncology practices."

Brow, the presenter of this webinar, will discuss key components of the healthcare reform legislation, give legislative and regulatory status updates and provide details on what the next steps are for the healthcare reform legislation and oncology practices.

Brow also discusses issues regarding cancer care and healthcare reform on his blog found on the US Oncology website at www.usoncology.com.

US Oncology offers free webinars through its Oncology Practice Education Series designed to provide community-based oncology practices with information and education to help them successfully negotiate today's cancer care environment. 

Oncology practices can also refer to the US Oncology LegisLink Action Center for the latest legislative, regulatory and public policy developments.  Among the resources available online at www.legislink.com is the new US Oncology Health Policy Report.  The report is published every two weeks and details developments at the national level that have the potential to affect patient access to high-quality cancer care in the community setting.  In each of the report's articles, there is up-to-date, concise information on how policy changes could impact oncology practices and their patients.

About US Oncology

US Oncology, Inc. is the nation's leading integrated oncology company. By uniting the largest community-based cancer treatment and research network in America, US Oncology expands patient access to high-quality care and advances the science of cancer care. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, US Oncology is affiliated with more than 1,300 community-based oncologists, and works with patients, hospitals, payers, and the medical industry across all phases of the cancer research and delivery continuum. By promoting the use of innovative technology, clinical research, evidence-based medicine and shared best practices, US Oncology improves patient outcomes and offers a better patient experience. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.

US Oncology offers a series of complimentary webinars through its Oncology Practice Education Series. Designed to provide community-based oncology practices with information and education, the Oncology Practice Education Series helps physicians and practices successfully negotiate today's cancer care environment. US Oncology is dedicated to providing community-based oncology practices with timely and important information about current legislation and other policy changes that impact community oncology. The company is affiliated with more than 1,300 physicians from across the nation and is active in all relevant health care initiatives that support the delivery of quality cancer care in the community. For more information call (866) 216-5053 or visit www.usoncology.com/oncologists.

SOURCE US Oncology, Inc.