A collaborative effort of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) and CVS Health/Aetna to integrate cancer care advancements within a value-driven framework is delivering improved quality and cost savings for Medicare patients enrolled in the insurer’s Oncology Medical Home Program.
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) has named Wilfredo Blasini, MD as Medical Director of the Central Pathology Laboratory. Dr. Blasini will provide clinical leadership and oversight for the centralized laboratory which serves the practice’s nearly 100 locations statewide with a comprehensive testing menu, including advanced next-generation sequencing (NGS). Dr. Blasini joined FCS in 2012 as a hematopathologist and has served as co-director of the Pathology Laboratory since 2018.
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) is demanding reform in the pricing regulation of generic drugs, an issue that has deeply affected the oncology community for years but has worsened in recent months. Inadequacies in regulating average selling prices (ASP) for regimens crucial to patient care are directly affecting manufacturers’ ability to maintain operations and productivity for critical generic drugs.
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) medical oncologist Dr. Ana Van Der Wall knew as a young child she wanted a career that would allow her to be independent and live her best life. Her mom, Tulia Gonzalez, helped pave the way for her to do that, and they have been together every step of the way.
A known leader in value-based oncology care, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) continues to forge new partnerships with alternative payment models and payers. The statewide community oncology practice with nearly 100 locations was a top performer in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s (CMMI) pilot value-based oncology care program, the Oncology Care Model (OCM), which ended in 2022.
Find out how a healthy diet can benefit cancer patients. Learn about nutritious foods and meal planning strategies to support your healing journey this summer.
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) President & Managing Physician Lucio Gordan, MD is among the national experts and physician leaders at the ION Exchange 2023 this week in San Diego who will share the latest clinical, operational and business insights to advance the quality of cancer care in community settings.
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) celebrated the opening of its new clinic location in Clermont with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 27, 2023. The new facility at 1340 N. Hancock Road, Clermont, FL 34711 replaces the former location in Lake County.
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Advanced Molecular Genetic Testing and Clinical Trial Research Capabilities Improve Care Quality and Reduce Costs for Medicare Cancer PatientsA collaborative effort of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) and CVS Health/Aetna to integrate cancer care advancements within a value-driven framework is delivering improved quality and cost savings for Medicare patients enrolled in the insurer’s Oncology Medical Home Program.
Wilfredo Blasini, MD Named Medical Director of FCS Pathology LabFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) has named Wilfredo Blasini, MD as Medical Director of the Central Pathology Laboratory. Dr. Blasini will provide clinical leadership and oversight for the centralized laboratory which serves the practice’s nearly 100 locations statewide with a comprehensive testing menu, including advanced next-generation sequencing (NGS). Dr. Blasini joined FCS in 2012 as a hematopathologist and has served as co-director of the Pathology Laboratory since 2018.
Nationwide Drug Shortage Calls for Immediate Reform on Pricing Regulation for Generic DrugsFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) is demanding reform in the pricing regulation of generic drugs, an issue that has deeply affected the oncology community for years but has worsened in recent months. Inadequacies in regulating average selling prices (ASP) for regimens crucial to patient care are directly affecting manufacturers’ ability to maintain operations and productivity for critical generic drugs.
A Mother’s Nursing Career Inspires Her Daughters Path to OncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) medical oncologist Dr. Ana Van Der Wall knew as a young child she wanted a career that would allow her to be independent and live her best life. Her mom, Tulia Gonzalez, helped pave the way for her to do that, and they have been together every step of the way.
FCS Continues to Create Value Through Strategic PartnershipsA known leader in value-based oncology care, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) continues to forge new partnerships with alternative payment models and payers. The statewide community oncology practice with nearly 100 locations was a top performer in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s (CMMI) pilot value-based oncology care program, the Oncology Care Model (OCM), which ended in 2022.
Summer Kick-Off!Find out how a healthy diet can benefit cancer patients. Learn about nutritious foods and meal planning strategies to support your healing journey this summer.
National Experts Discuss How Genetics are Advancing Cancer Care 2023 – ION Exchange EventFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) President & Managing Physician Lucio Gordan, MD is among the national experts and physician leaders at the ION Exchange 2023 this week in San Diego who will share the latest clinical, operational and business insights to advance the quality of cancer care in community settings.
FCS Celebrates Opening of New Clinic Location in ClermontFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) celebrated the opening of its new clinic location in Clermont with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 27, 2023. The new facility at 1340 N. Hancock Road, Clermont, FL 34711 replaces the former location in Lake County.