McKesson Specialty Health Expands

McKesson Specialty Health acquired a majority stake in Oncology Rehab Partners, an oncology rehabilitation services company based in Northboro, Mass.

This agreement further bolsters McKesson Specialty Health’s robust portfolio of innovative clinical, business and technology solutions for cancer care providers.

With the addition of Oncology Rehab Partners’ industry-leading training and certification services, McKesson Specialty Health will now offer solutions to support cancer care providers at nearly every stage of patient care – from clinical decision-making, prehabilitation, treatment and rehabilitation.

McKesson Specialty Health’s clinical and business support capabilities, facilitated by integrated technology systems, keep local practices at the forefront of excellent, efficient care delivery while enabling quality of life and financial security for clinicians.

Supported by McKesson Specialty Health, The US Oncology Network unites the largest network of community oncologists in the United States, and through collaboration and shared purpose, provides the clinical, research, technology and business resources to ensure the growth and vitality of their independent, community-based oncology practices.

OncologyRx Care Advantage is a pharmacy that brings clinical oncology expertise to the delivery and management of oral chemotherapy, helping reduce practice workload and optimize patient care. OncologyRx Care Advantage pharmacy services are available to all community-based oncology practices throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico.

McKesson Specialty Health’s strategy is to leverage Specialty Health’s image as a strong partner who can help both independent oncologists practicing in the community setting and oncologists practicing as part of hospital-affiliated groups who can help them improve their efficiency.

Through the U.S. oncology model, which encompasses a full suite of integrated cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgery centers, the team at McKesson Specialty Health has a deep understanding of the dynamics of community oncology practices.

The company continues to innovate for its customers, leverages the scale and sourcing expertise of McKesson and provides a compelling value proposition that allows its to grow its business with existing customers and win new customers.