KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MidAmerica Cancer Care (MACC), a trusted name in Kansas City and western Missouri, is proud to announce that it has joined the American Oncology Network (AON), one of the fastest growing network of oncology clinics in the community.
This partnership allows MACC to expand its patient-centered services, increase clinical trial offerings, and pursue new market opportunities, while continuing to provide the high-quality, compassionate care that has been a hallmark of the practice since its 2019 opening.
We are excited to partner with the American Oncology Network, said Dr. Jaswinder Singh, board certified medical oncologist and hematologist at MACC. Both MACC and AON are committed to providing innovative, high quality and personalized cancer care in a community setting. This collaboration enhances our ability to provide advanced treatments while maintaining the patient-centered approach our patients rely on. We look forward to offering expanded services through this partnership, making care more convenient and improving outcomes for those we serve.
MACC provides community-based oncology services to patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area and western Missouri, and is staffed by six board-certified medical oncologists and 16 advanced practitioners. MACC offers comprehensive cancer care, including diagnostics, treatment, clinical trials, survivorship programs and patient support “all delivered close to home to reduce the burden of travel for patients and their families. MACC clinics have private exam rooms and on-site infusion suites designed for patient comfort and privacy during treatment.
We are pleased to welcome MidAmerica Cancer Care to the American Cancer Network, said Todd Schonherz, Chief Executive Officer of AON. MACC is known for exceptional patient-centered, community-based care, and their team’s extensive expertise aligns perfectly with AON’s mission to provide individualized cancer care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. This partnership not only supports our goal of expanding access to high-quality care for cancer patients in local communities across the country, but also demonstrates AON’s ability to collaborate with physician groups and hospital systems. By working together with local health systems, we can further improve community oncology in Kansas City and beyond. We are eager to collaborate and benefit from the expertise of MACC service providers in our network.
On behalf of AON, I am pleased to welcome the MACC team to the network, said Stephen Fred Divers, MD, AON’s Chief Medical Officer. Their commitment to providing quality care in the community has had a significant impact in western Missouri. I am confident that their expertise and commitment will greatly improve the care we provide to patients and strengthen our team across the network.
MACC providers are now accepting new patients. For more information about AON, visit AONcology.com. To learn more about MidAmerica Cancer Care, visit maccsp.com.
About the American Oncology Network
The American Oncology Network (AON) is an alliance of physicians and experienced healthcare leaders working together to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of community oncology and other specialties. Founded in 2018, AON’s rapidly expanding network represents more than 290 service providers in 21 countries. AON is a pioneer in innovative healthcare solutions through its physician-led model, fostering value-based care that improves patient outcomes while reducing costs and expanding access to quality care. AON equips its network physicians with the tools they need to thrive independently, while providing comprehensive support, integrated ancillary services that diversify revenue and expertise in practice management, allowing physicians to focus on what matters most “providing the highest standard of care for each patient. AON is committed to advancing health equity by addressing disparities in cancer treatment and ensuring that all patients have access to the care they need to achieve optimal health outcomes. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, AON is shaping the future of community oncology. For more information, visit AONcology.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook (NASDAQ:), X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.
About MidAmerica Cancer Care
Founded in 2019, MidAmerica Cancer Care (MACC) has one central mission: to provide compassionate cancer care to patients in their communities. Because tumors and cancers are unique, it is important to create a unique treatment plan for each patient. At MACC, treating the whole patient, not just the cancer itself, is an integral part of this approach. This is achieved through cutting-edge programs and technologies delivered in a highly personal and compassionate environment.
MidAmerica Cancer Care has six physicians and 16 advanced practitioners in 9 locations. With more than 50 years of combined experience, MACC is dedicated to fighting for every patient as if they were family.
With its main location on the campus of St. Joseph Medical (TASE:) Centered in Kansas City, MO, MACC sees patients at multiple locations. Learn more at maccsp.com.
Media contact:
Karen Riley Sawyer
American Cancer Network
Karen.Sawyer@AONcology.com
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MidAmerica Cancer Care joins the Cancer Network of America
Todd Schonherz, Chief Executive Officer, American Oncology Network; Stephen “Fred” Divers, MD, Chief Medical Officer, American Oncology Network; Jaswinder Singh, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist, MidAmerica Cancer Care.
Source: American Oncology Network
